Homebuyers pay an average premium of £125,000 to live in some of the country's most scenic locations, according to new research

Japanese shares rebound on Monday following stronger-than-expected US payroll data but Hong Kong shares fall amid continuing protests.

Hundreds of people remain camped on the streets of Hong Kong, but civil servants are able to return to work as protester numbers dwindle.

Yahoo is reportedly close to investing millions of dollars in mobile messaging service Snapchat, which may value the start-up at $10bn.

Hewlett-Packard is to split into two companies, separating its computer and printer business from its corporate hardware and services operations.

The World Bank cuts China's growth forecast for the next three years as the world's second largest economy tackles structural reforms.

The UK's financial service sector is growing at its fastest rate since 2007, says the CBI business lobby group.

Business Secretary Vince Cable is to unveil coalition plans to give low-paid apprentices a £1-an-hour pay rise, and prepares to attack Tory benefit cuts.