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Reggae musician-turned-entrepreneur Levi Roots explains why he is backing a government scheme to encourage more new business start ups.

Three former top executives from car maker Saab Automobile have been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of accounting fraud charges.

The latest data on EU bathing water quality is released, showing that 93% of more than 22,000 sampled locations meet the minimum standards.

Scotland can "more than afford" to be a successful independent country, its first minister says as he launches a paper outlining the nation's economic strength.

UK fashion brand Burberry reports a larger-than-expected rise in annual profits after a strong performance in Asia.

Royal Mail's annual profits more than double, helped by strong growth in parcel deliveries as more people shop online.

The UK housing market is seeing a slight pick-up in activity with mortgage lending and prices both rising, figures suggest.

JP Morgan chairman and chief executive Jamie Dimon is facing a shareholder revolt as investors prepare to vote on whether he should be allowed to keep both jobs.

The Business Secretary Vince Cable says "the big competitive threat to the Royal Mail is email".

Games developers are turning their focus towards indie games designed for smart phones or tablets, rather than traditional consoles.

The UK's inflation rate fell to 2.4% in April, says the Office for National Statistics, down from 2.8% in March.

Swiss banks creak under pressure to end trademark secrecy

Luxury air travel in private jets continues despite struggles in the global economy

The organisers of the World Police and Fire Games confirm the number of athletes who have signed up to take part so far is almost 50% below the 10,000 target.

The first crane egg in southern Britain in more than 400 years has been laid by a nesting bird.

Vodafone's full-year sales slip for the first time in eight years as tough economic conditions in Europe take their toll on customers.

Three cricketers, arrested last week over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier league, are due in court soon.

A study showing how ants tunnel their way through confined spaces could aid the design of search and rescue robots, say scientists.

Nick Buckles, the chief executive of global security group G4S, is to step down from his position at the end of May.

Marks and Spencer reports a big fall in annual profits, as troubles in its clothing division continue.

The underwater prowess of the penguin may have cost the bird its ability to fly, scientists believe.

Scientists have used plant samples collected in the 19th Century to identify the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine.

A scheme to help the unemployed find work appears to be failing the most disadvantaged jobseekers, MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee say.

Digs shed light on one of world's oldest civilisations

The UK-based experts in stamp collecting, Stanley Gibbons, recently opened its first office in Singapore to take advantage of growing interest in the hobby in Asia.