Internet giant Google did not infringe patents belonging to software developer Oracle, a court in California has ruled.
EU leaders are continuing talks in Brussels with Germany resisting pressure to launch eurobonds as a way to ease the debt crisis and revive growth.
Hewlett-Packard, the world's largest computer maker, is to cut 27,000 jobs by end of 2014 as part of a drive to "simplify" the business.
Facebook, its founder Mark Zuckerberg, and the banks leading its flotation are sued over claims that financial information was not disclosed.
Impressive efforts have been made by the UK tax authority to collect outstanding tax but more could have been done without job cuts, MPs say.
UK retail sales volumes fell sharply in April largely because of a record fall in petrol sales, according to official figures.
Bank of England policymakers voted by 8-1 this month against pumping more money into the economy, but the decision was "finely balanced" for some.
British defence giant BAE signs a £1.9bn ($3bn) deal with Saudi Arabia to supply Hawk trainer jets, safeguarding over 200 UK jobs.
The search firm's chairman announces funds to place new computer science teachers in English schools.
Fraudsters are making increasing profits from a scam in which people are tricked into allowing their bank card to be sent straight to the conmen.
Netflix and Lovefilm have weakened Sky's grip on the pay-TV film market, the regulator says, meaning it is unlikely to intervene in the sector.
Unaffordable debt from mail order catalogues is prompting more calls for help to a charity than payday loans, mortgages or rent.
The US computer maker hopes new Windows 8 touchscreen computers can turn around a slump in sales to consumers.
Shares in the online grocer, Ocado, which mostly sells Waitrose goods, jumped by almost 7% after it said sales were likely to be higher.
Upmarket fashion retailer Burberry reports strong growth in annual profits as it continues to expand around the world.
Carmakers Fiat and Mazda announce they have formed an alliance to develop two-seater sports cars.
Unions and the BBC have each welcomed parts of a High Court ruling regarding changes to a staff pension scheme.
Manchester City have won the Premier League title and are also top of the league when it comes to value for fans, according to ING.
UK bookseller Waterstones plans to sell Amazon's Kindle e-book reader and other Kindle digital services.
The Nationwide, the UK's largest building society, says it increased mortgage lending sharply last year and is now looking at lending to businesses.
Money lending firm Wonga is criticised by the Office of Fair Trading for using aggressive and misleading debt collection methods.
Homeserve, the company that sells emergency repair services for householders, will be investigated by the Financial Services Authority.
The eurozone debt crisis could have a negative impact on growth of East Asian economies, the World Bank warns in its latest report.
The Indian rupee continues its downward slide of the past few days and hits an all-time low against the dollar.
Japan's exports rise less-than-forecast in April hurt by a drop in shipments to China and Western Europe.
Google's $12.5bn purchase of US phone maker Motorola Mobility has been completed days after it received approval from the Chinese government.
Lenovo, the world's second largest PC maker, reports big rise in annual profits thanks to strong demand for its products in China.
Reebok India has lodged a police complaint against two former employees accusing them of commercial and financial irregularities.
Managing director Ian Ayre says Liverpool are moving closer to a decision on whether to redevelop Anfield or move to a new stadium.
A senior Olympic official is suspended after a BBC investigation revealed he was willing to sell thousands of pounds worth of 2012 tickets for cash.
Formula 1's largest shareholder, CVC Capital, sells 21% of its stake to three investment firms in a £1bn deal.
British defence giant BAE signs a £1.9bn ($3bn) deal with Saudi Arabia to supply Hawk trainer jets, saving 218 jobs in East Yorkshire.
What can be learned from the depression of the 1930s compared with the economic problems facing the UK and other nations today?
EU leaders have started summit talks in Brussels with Germany resisting pressure to launch eurobonds as a way to ease the eurozone crisis.
The social networking site, Facebook, and several banks leading its flotation are to be sued by disgruntled shareholders.
Retail sales figures for April fell by 2.3% after a sharp drop in petrol sales.
The fashion retailer Burberry has reported strong growth in annual profits as it continues to expand around the world.
British inventor Trevor Bayliss and journalist Kate Williams discuss how the remote control has affected our lives.
Tory party donor and adviser Adrian Beecroft has called Vince Cable the business secretary, a "socialist who does very little to support business". Political correspondent Chris Mason has more details.
Dutch football clubs hope new initiatives will mean they can weather uncertain economic times
As the global economy worsens, are free markets giving way to protectionism?
Did the acquisition of Ben & Jerry change Unilever?
The US restaurant chain using social media to cook up sales
Why a Greek default wouldn't spell the end of the world
How two entrepreneurs created a design brand for young Indians
How can the financial ombudsman help you?
Singapore's schools are a success story - but now want to be even better






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