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Reggae musician-turned-entrepreneur Levi Roots explains why he is backing a government scheme to encourage more new business start ups.

Three former top executives from car maker Saab Automobile have been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of accounting fraud charges.

Scotland can "more than afford" to be a successful independent country, its first minister says as he launches a paper outlining the nation's economic strength.

Hundreds of solicitors and barristers from England and Wales are planning a demonstration in Westminster on Wednesday against government plans to cut criminal legal aid.

Winger Patrick Ah Van signs a new contract that will keep him at Widnes Vikings until the end of the 2015 season.

UK fashion brand Burberry reports a larger-than-expected rise in annual profits after a strong performance in Asia.

A&E units are on a cliff edge, say NHS leaders as MPs start an inquiry into the state of emergency care.

Jacqui Oatley is joined by Sue Smith and Faye White for the Women's Football Show, as they look ahead to Sunday's FA Women's Cup final between Arsenal and Bristol Academy.

Tumblr, the blogging site set up by a 20 year old only six years ago, has been bought by the internet giant Yahoo for more than £700 million.

David Cameron praises Conservative activists for their "duty and decency" and says he would never employ anyone who "sneered" at them.

The government reaches agreement with Labour which will allow its bill to legalise gay marriage in England and Wales to proceed in Parliament.

Luxury labels target Singapore's best dressed

Elena Baltacha makes a winning return from injury by progressing to the second round of the Brussels Open.

Wilkinson hoping to answer potential Lions injury call.

England batsman Kevin Pietersen is still not sure he will be ready to face Australia in the Ashes this summer.

Yahoo says its $1.1bn (£723m) purchase of blogging platform Tumblr will boost its revenue as soon as 2014.

MPs reject further legal protection for teachers and registrars opposed to same-sex marriage.

China cannot be a "free rider" when it comes to global trade, the EU's trade commissioner, Karel De Gucht, warns.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez leads supporters in a rendition of "You are my sunshine" as the Latics celebrate winning the FA Cup.