COMPANIES

Bates and Reller are preparing to leave Microsoft, according to Re/Code.

Embattled company revealed it appointed Aggreko boss Rupert Soames as chief executive last week

The Oracle of Omaha revealed 'big mistake' in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway investors.

Bond insurer Syncora Guarantee mulls lawsuit against Detroit Institute of Arts' collection.

State-backed CNPC expects more than 110 wells to be put in operation in resource-rich Sichuan province.

HighKart.com accepts payments in bitcoins only.

The EU has recently voted to bring in new legislation to control the sale of e-cigarettes.

Happy St David's Day! Conwy Brewery develops beer that tastes of lamb as Prince Charles tours Wales.

Purchase to increase China Eastern's capacity by some 13%.

From Men & Motors to Spotify – One Media iP Group chief Michael Infante talks about cashing in on nostalgic digital content.

The TUC says problems arise when those occasional extra hours become the norm.

Credible dividend commitment, strong balance sheet and increased investments for growth to buoy GDF's stock.

But some of the students were not bothered about how much they could earn and just enjoyed exotic dancing.

Property website Rightmove profits on UK's healing housing market and economic recovery.

Randstad says the accountancy profession is now less likely to meet long-term demand than it was five years ago.

One Direction label head's surprise exit comes after contract negotiations with chiefs of company's American parent.

Topping says he will be at the gambling giant until 2015

Business editor Lianna Brinded reviews the week in business.

Bitcoin exchange opened retail outlet in Hong Kong's Sai Ying Pun.

Stoddard replaces Pat Regan and is a heavyweight managing director at the private equity giant

Soames is the brother of former Tory government minister Nicholas Soames

Xactly, pay experts, examine RBS, HSBC and other bank and executive bonuses

China accused unnamed GSK executives of routing 3bn yuan ($488m, £307m, €365m) in bribes to doctors

Deal values Gianni Versace at $1.36bn.

Move follows government warning against people going to Sinai Peninsula.

Danish toy maker Lego reports rising sales in all major markets.

Demos says the move would enable Britain to catch up with other G20 countries.

BP claimed $2.3bn compensation amount was inflated, as many claimants are not real.

Website of Mt. Gox bitcoin exchange went offline earlier in major blow to digital currency.