For the second year running, Singapore tops the list as the world's most expensive city to live in, says the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Shares in Asia were mostly higher on Monday, following the US, where both the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 closed at all-time highs.

Barclays reports a 21% fall in full-year statutory pre-tax profits, as boss Antony Jenkins is awarded his first bonus as chief executive.

The FTSE 100 rises but shares in Barclays fall 2% after the bank sets aside another £750m to cover any fallout from a probe into currency market manipulation.

The European Commission says it is trying to maintain EU unity after Greece accused Spain and Portugal of conspiring against it in bailout talks.

Revenue in Macau's casinos fell by a record amount last month as China's corruption crackdown continued to hit the region's gambling industry.

Aston Martin plans to broaden its range of cars to include new sportscars and a small SUV, to attract younger and female buyers.

Activity in the UK's construction industry picked up in February, a survey indicates, with the sector's performance beating expectations.