The "Big Six" energy companies' gas profit margins are higher than previously thought and should be investigated by regulators, Energy Secretary Ed Davey says.

There has been a marked improvement in the number of empty shops on UK high streets, research from the Local Data Company suggests.

A survey by business consultants BDO finds optimism at its highest in 22 years and is the latest in a string of reports pointing to a strengthening UK recovery.

It's game over for the many fans of mobile application Flappy Bird after its Vietnamese creator removed it from online stores on Sunday.

Toyota plans to end its car and engine production in Australia by the end of 2017, affecting thousands of jobs.

Rising living costs and stagnating wages are creating a "double squeeze" on the lowest paid, a senior churchman says as he promotes the Living Wage.

Northern Ireland firms experienced their fastest rate of growth in almost 10 years in January, a survey of businesses finds.

Growth in the Scottish economy gained momentum at the start of the year, according to the Bank of Scotland's Purchasing Managers' Index.