Technology giant Hewlett-Packard reports falling profits and revenues as sales of personal computers fall.

Government plans to extend tax breaks for the British film industry, in a bid to attract more blockbusters to be filmed in the UK, are approved by the EU.

Shares in Asia fall as mounting concerns over China's slowing economy continue to affect global markets.

Factory activity in the world's second largest economy, China, shrinks at its fastest pace in more than six years in August.

US researchers say it has become "virtually impossible" to plant genetically modified trees in any part of the world.

Scotland's economy has seen its longest period of uninterrupted growth since 2001, according to the Scottish government's chief economist.

Lothian Buses, which dominates Edinburgh public transport, including trams and tourist tours, reports a drop in profits during last year.

David Cameron outlines plans to increase the number of apprenticeship programmes that big businesses offer.