Bill Gates leads super rich as their combined wealth jumps by almost a fifth to $7.7trn
Forbes rich list was able to find more that 2,000 billionaires for the first time in the 31-year history of the rankings.
Rokus van Iperen: Canon's European printer king fighting to keep pace with the digital revolution
Net profit at the Japanese consumer electronics giant slumped by almost a third last year.
FTSE Moves: London market closes at record high for second day in a row following US rate rise
Shares edge higher after US interest rate rise and win for moderate parties in Dutch elections.
European Commission fines British Airways and 10 other airlines €776m for price fixing
Commission re-imposes fine first handed down in 2010 after it was set aside by a court following a procedural error.
Three things Bob Diamond has to do to turnaround Panmure Gordon
Former Barclays boss will have to use his contacts to attract new cash and senior talent to revive the City stockbroker.
FTSE Moves: Dutch elections and US rate rise drive top flight shares to record highs
Miners and oil stocks make strong gains as markets rise across Europe.
Culture secretary refers Fox £18.5bn takeover of Sky to competition regulators
Minister said reports from Ofcom and Competition and Markets Authority must be on her desk within 40 working days.
US raises interest rates for the third time in almost a decade as recovery takes hold
Strong job growth and on-track inflation sees US Federal Reserve push up borrowing costs.
Britain sets up new anti-money-laundering unit to crack down on £24bn criminal activity
The government said the body will draw together all the latest international standards.
Ruby Wax and Marks & Spencer to launch after hours mental health cafés
The high street retailer and the comedian will host meetings for people to "share their personal stories".
A 'significant' number of firms are applying to relocate since Brexit, says Irish central bank
The Central Bank of Ireland said it will have to recruit new staff to handle the rising number of applications from international firms.
Cheltenham Festival starts as bookmakers look to break their two-year losing streak
Big favourites missing from the festival due to injury weighs in the favour of turf accountants.
French Connection posts fifth year of losses in a row as investors call to sell off the chain
But embattled founder Stephen Mark believes the business is 'moving in the right direction'.
FTSE Moves: Top fight shares shrug off first minister's call for a second Scottish referendum
London markets lifts as traders focus on expected US Federal Reserve interest rate rise later in the week.
Scotch whisky industry says firms must remain competitive 'regardless of constitutional debate'
The Scottish Whisky Association says it will work to understand what independence referendum will bring.
Iceland finally ends capital controls almost a decade after financial crisis
Country says economy has diversified away from the three banks that collapsed, causing the last great crash.
Why is Deputy Governor of the Bank of England Charlotte Hogg facing pressure to resign this week?
Second most powerful person at the central bank is under pressure to quit after taking up her post two weeks ago.
FTSE Moves: London market jumps as BT agrees broadband unit deal with regulator
Top flight shares also lift on renewed bid speculation for oil giant BP.
Top executive pay continues to grow despite shareholder efforts to rein in packages
Pay ratios between chief executives and shop floor workers shows no signs of narrowing.
BT to separate Openreach broadband unit after reaching deal with Ofcom
BT will transfer 32,000 workers to a new legally distinct Openreach unit.
FTSE Moves: Oil stocks drag London market lower
West Texas Intermediate crude falls below $50 for first time since December, prompting fears about world trade.
Sports Direct bids to revive battered reputation by putting workers' representative on board
Founder Mike Ashley plans to have his first shop floor worker on his board by the spring.
Shell sells Canadian oil sands sites for $7.3bn as it reshapes the group
The oil major continues to streamline the group after its $47bn takeover of BG two years ago.
BT appoints Jan du Plessis as new chairman
The experienced chairman will step down from his role leading miner Rio Tinto later this year.
How Morrisons back-to-bascis strategy led to its first rise in annual profit for five years
Chief executive David Potts warns imported food may rise if the pound continues its slump.
FTSE Moves: Markets find it hard to get excited by Philip Hammond Budget 2017
Traders exasperated that no new light was shed on the government's Brexit plans.
Pubs among big winners as Chancellor boosts business rates relief package in Budget 2017
Hammond says 90% of pubs will get a £1,000 discount on their business rate bills.
Admiral sees profits tumble by a quarter after changes to personal injury claims
The insurer said the changes introduced by the government will cost it £150m.
Frankie & Benny's owner tumbles to a loss as it counts the cost of unpalatable menus
The Restaurant Group admits there is "much work to do" to correct mistakes made last year.
Budget 2017 checklist: Five things to watch out for when the Chancellor gets to his feet
Philip Hammond is expected to have £12bn to play with, but he plans keep hold of it in case economy weakens.