The government's flagship welfare policy, Universal Credit, is set to be introduced in 90 jobcentres across north-west England, the work and pensions secretary says.

The government is at risk of breaching its self-imposed limit on welfare spending due to the rising costs of the main sickness benefit, leaked documents say.

Google and Microsoft will add a "kill-switch" feature to their Android and Windows phone operating systems.

Siemens and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sweeten their offer to buy the energy business of France's Alstom, in the latest move by competing bidders.

Lloyds Banking Group has increased the amount of TSB shares it is selling as a result of strong investor demand for the stock market listing,

UK supermarket chain Sainsbury's is to take on discount rivals Aldi and Lidl by entering into a joint venture with Danish discount grocery chain Netto.

Rents in England and Wales have been rising slower than the average cost of living for a year, according to a survey.

Shares in American Apparel rise sharply after the clothing firm's board voted to oust its controversial founder and chief executive Dov Charney.