Cash spending in the UK moved a step closer to being obsolete last year, as millions of adults moved away from notes and coins in favour of cards.

When legendary record producer and musician Don Was landed his “dream gig” as president of Blue Note records it was a mixed blessing.

Amazon has claimed its drone delivery service will be ready to launch within months.

Art movements begin with groups of poor but talented Bohemians scheming in cafés, and end by dominating the museums of the world. That’s pretty much the story of Claude Monet.

Ford has confirmed plans to close its engine plant at Bridgend in South Wales by September 2020, saying it faced becoming "economically unsustainable" in the world's drive for electric vehicles.

She travelled across the world for her first big role, but the Australian actress only had to lean over the fence for her latest.

The works of Claudio Monteverdi have long had a special allure for Pinchgut Opera artistic director Erin Helyard – and none more so than The Return of Ulysses.

The UK's largest insurer Aviva says 1,800 jobs will go over the next three years as part of a drive to save up to £300m a year.

Authorities in Switzerland have fined five banks, including Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Barclays, for fixing foreign exchange trading through cartels dubbed "Three Way Banana Split" and "Essex Express".

Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn its offer to merge with Renault, blaming the French government for its decision.

Ex-Rolling Stones singer Lisa Fischer ignored the confines of Chatswood Concourse's roof and, with her band Grand Baton, made straight for the stratosphere.