US shares close at record levels following reassurance that efforts to boost the economy by the Federal Reserve will not end soon.

Global personal computer (PC) sales fall for the fifth quarter in a row, making it the "longest duration of decline" in history.

The brightest boys from poor homes in England and Scotland are at least two and a half years behind in reading compared with those from the richest homes, a study suggests

A study of seismic record shows that earthquakes can be triggered at the sites of wastewater injection by quakes on the other side of the world.

England ask for clarification from the ICC after an lbw decision is reversed despite key technology being unavailable.

Co-op Group considered using the Bank of England's resolution process to deal with its struggling bank, BBC Business Editor Robert Peston has learned.

Controversial new plans which include a ban of shirtless and standing fans at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium are causing outcry in Brazil.

A new work by acclaimed British composer Julian Anderson will open the two-month BBC Proms season later.