It's the world's safest and most actively-traded financial instrument - and essential in meeting the US government's voracious and ever-increasing appetite for borrowing. […]

Peter Long, chairman of the ailing estate agent Countrywide, is facing the humiliation of a second massive shareholder revolt in as many months over a pay row which could hand its top three executives more than £20m. […]

Supermarket chain Asda has reported a 0.4% rise in like-for-like sales in the three months to June. […]

Shares in the operator of the section of motorway that collapsed in Genoa slumped as much as 24%, wiping more than €4.6bn (£4.1bn) off its value. […]

Retail sales grew more rapidly than expected in July, thanks to the record hot summer and the World Cup. […]

An investigation has been launched into concerns social media stars are not properly declaring when they have been paid to endorse goods and services. […]

DIY specialist B&Q has seen a 3.6% rise in like-for-like sales thanks to the long run of extreme hot weather. […]

Apple will launch an augmented reality (AR) headset and an Apple Car by 2025, according to a report by a company analyst. […]

The London mayor is seeking powers to limit the number of Uber drivers in the English capital after a similar move in New York City. […]

New Zealand has sought to restore the "dream of home ownership" by banning foreigners from buying homes - a move its government hopes will tackle surging house prices. […]