"Urgent action" is needed to stop new mothers being forced out of work, says the Women and Equalities Committee.

Google plans to expand a ride-sharing service in San Francisco, setting up a potential showdown with market leaders Uber and Lyft.

South Korea's biggest shipping group Hanjin is set to enter receivership after its creditors refused to provide further funding to the indebted firm.

Luxembourg-based SES says it is going to be the first satellite operator to launch a spacecraft on a "second-hand" rocket - a Falcon 9 that previously sent supplies to the space station.

A "smart energy" revolution could help ensure that the UK does not suffer blackouts, according to National Grid's new UK chief.

Confidence among UK consumers saw an uptick in August after a low-point in July, but still remains below pre-referendum levels, a survey suggests.

August saw a "slight pick-up" in house price growth says Nationwide, but the outlook is still "clouded".

Cabinet is to discuss the European Commission ruling that Ireland granted €13bn of undue tax benefits to technology giant Apple.