Millions of taxpayers will this week start to receive a breakdown of exactly how their tax has been spent by the government.

The UK Living Wage - an hourly rate based on the amount needed to cover the basic costs of living - has been raised, benefitting 35,000 workers.

Asian shares opened mixed on Monday with lower trade volume following a rally in the US, where Wall Street rose to record highs on Friday.

Argentina temporarily bans the consumer products giant Procter & Gamble from doing business amid accusations of tax fraud.

A 29-year-old British banker accused of murdering two women in Hong Kong after their bodies were found in an apartment arrives at court.

Ryanair raises its full-year profit forecast and reports a 32% increase in half-year profit to €795m.

Japanese carmaker Toyota saw a strong rise in sales through its two joint ventures in China last month.

French advertising giant Publicis agrees to buy US-based Sapient for $3.7bn (£2.3bn) in cash.