A report by the OECD says that while the US has rebounded from the global recession, US income inequality continues to increase.

Microsoft teams up with Californian technology start-up Kind Financial to help track legalised marijuana sales

Japan's stock market was in recovery mode on Friday after closing down below 3% for the second time in a week.

The total number of convenience stores in the UK rises by more than a fifth in the five years to the end of 2015 as fewer people do a big weekly shop.

Tesco sells garden centre chain Dobbies for £217m as the retailer continues its strategy of focusing on its supermarket business.

The UK's energy system needs major reform, with the National Grid replaced by a US-style independent operator, says a committee of MPs.

The FTSE 100 heads back towards the 6,000 level, with shares in banks leading the way.

Cosmetics firm Revlon agrees to buy Elizabeth Arden, in a deal that will create a company with sales of about $3bn.