Google announces the surprise sale of its Motorola Mobility unit, which it bought in 2012, to Chinese computer maker Lenovo for $2.91bn.

Starbucks chief executive Howard Schultz is shaking up his senior management ranks in order to focus on the company's digital strategy.

Asian stock markets tumble after the US central bank decides to cut its stimulus spending, amid renewed fears over emerging market currency losses.

Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell is stepping-up disposals as part of a strategy that will see the company "changing emphasis" following a profits warning.

Labour says the most disadvantaged areas of England are facing disproportionately large spending cuts.

Creators of mobile phone apps that sell in-app purchases are being given two months to comply with new guidelines issued by the Office of Fair Trading.

BSkyB reports a 9.2% fall in profits for the period between June and December last year, from £610m to £554m.

A slowing in demand from China, as new rules curb gift giving and spending by officials, dents sales at Diageo - the world's biggest spirits producer.