The chief executive of the oil company Shell says he would like Scotland to "remain part of the UK".

Australia reports better-than-expected trade and retail sales data for January, sending its dollar to a one-week high.

Two US men are convicted of stealing trade secrets from US company DuPont and selling them to a Chinese state-owned company.

House price rises are continuing to accelerate across the UK, according to the latest snapshot from the Halifax mortgage lender.

The 91,000 staff of the John Lewis Partnership will receive an annual bonus worth 15% of their salaries.

Entrepreneurs must give clearer information when raising funds through crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending, under new rules from the UK regulator.

The temporary power firm, Aggreko, announces an expected drop in profits but says it is to return £200m to shareholders.

UK car sales in February were up 3% from a year earlier, helped by rising consumer confidence, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says.