British author Kerr has authored more than 20 books, including seven Bernie Gunther novels.
WikiLeaks releases latest in SpyFiles series, revealing spy malware used against journalists.
FSB reports buoyant optimism among small firms despite geopolitical risks to UK economy overhead.
Less people were available for work in August in Scotland.
The latest inflation data will also compel rate cuts, analysts say.
Scots vote for or against independence on 18 September
Beyond the "war on Isis" there is a fierce below-radar war in cyberspace for economic and political influence
The pilots are protesting over an early retirement scheme
Heineken's founding family intends to keep the company independent.
Rightmove says usual Autumn UK house prices pick up happening earlier than before.
Phones 4U owner BC Partners says it will appoint PwC as administrators.
Scots vote for or against independence on 18 September.
The National Housing Federation says home ownership is becoming an 'exclusive members club'.
Many former Lehman bankers continue working in finance, but some run successful businesses.
550 standalone stores will be closed after the mobile phone company was forced into administration.
BT, Vodafone and EE say higher costs for all Scottish families will be 'inevitable' if Scotland leaves UK.
British pound faces key events next week while it is trading slightly off a 10-month low.
August industrial output rate in China slows increasing hopes of fresh stimulus measures.
Brent crude maintains downtrend as IEA and Opec predict lower demand.
Traders await US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's policy move.
Deal resolves FHFA's claims that bank falsely represented quality of mortgage bonds sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
FOMC rate decision to be followed by press conference by central bank chief Janet Yellen.
Those on board with the digital revolution claim that rather than killing the radio star, the internet has given the music industry a new lease of life.
Mike Ashley was reportedly looking for a buyer for the Premier League team.
The three fragile Brics are the Indian rupee, Brazilian real and South African Rand.
45% of English and Welsh SMEs also felt it would be bad for business.
Energy ministry official said refinery upgrade work and sanctions could lead to gasoline shortages.
Sales tax bump will expedite Tokyo's attempts to cut Japan's public debt burden.
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has said that he will not be buying Rangers for now
MPs and NGOs complain over lack of transparency in negotiations.