A terminally ill boy who became an internet star when his father dressed up as Spiderman to surprise him on his fifth birthday has died, his family confirmed.

A business leader is urging the British government to give the UK economy a boost by reviving plans to build a tunnel underneath Stonehenge.

US biopharmaceutical firm, AbbVie has agreed to buy rival group, Shire for almost $55bn (€41bn), becoming the latest American healthcare company to shift its tax residence abroad in a record surge in industry deals.

…In a wind tunnel. It’s pretty random, yes. But it’s national kissing day today so someone had to do it didn’t they?

The Hawk-Eye score detection technology introduced by the GAA earlier this summer will come under increased scrutiny after a major error in today's All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship final.

History will be made at Croke Park on Saturday, June 1 when the GAA's new Hawk-Eye points detection technology is used for the first time during the Leinster SFC quarter-final double header.

Tom Cleverley has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United, the Old Trafford club have confirmed.

The London market moved cautiously today as fears over the European debt crisis remained.

An urgent review is needed relating to regulations concerning the fire risk of timber-framed buildings under construction, fire chiefs in the UK have said.

A banana glut and rising costs peeled back first-half profits at tropical fruits distributor Fyffes, the firm said today.

THE rumours of money troubles which have dogged the Duchess of York since her divorce from Prince Andrew have gathered pace recently.

Christmas failed to bring any cheer for retailer Game Group as the continuing slump in the computer games market saw a further slide in its sales.

Workers at computer giant Fujitsu are to stage a series of strikes in a long-running row over jobs, pay and pensions, it was announced today.

Workers at computer giant Fujitsu are to stage six strikes in a row over job cuts, a pay freeze and pension changes, it was announced today.

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A further 350 jobs are to be cut at British insurance giant Axa as the group’s UK arm ramps up annual cost savings to £150m (€176m), it was announced today.

Eddie Izzard is making a bid to run more than 1,000 miles in seven weeks to raise cash for Sport Relief in the UK.

HE’S currently Fleet Street’s cause célèbre, the flanker-turned-second row who can do no wrong. According to one broadsheet writer, it was a “startling decision” he was overlooked for Lions selection, his place apparently going to Alan Quinlan.

Sportswear giant Adidas – owner of Reebok and golf brand TaylorMade – today revealed a 97% slide in profits for the first three months of this year.

Administrators for music, DVD and games retailer Zavvi said more than 200 jobs were secured tonight after a deal with HMV – but the news came after hundreds of the firm’s employees lost their jobs in further store closures.

Computer games retailer Game reported a slowdown in sales growth today, but said spending by its customers remained “relatively resilient”.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is set to be without Niko Kranjcar after the midfielder underwent an operation on ruptured ankle ligament.

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Bank note printer De La Rue today raised £360m after agreeing to sell its cash counting division to private equity firm Carlyle.

Business travel group Hogg Robinson today said firms were cutting back on foreign travel in signs that the credit crunch is putting paid to extravagant corporate junkets.

Chocolate giant Mars is poised to announce a US$22bn (€14m) bid to buy the Wrigley chewing gum group, it was reported today.

Australian amateur Kristie Smith upstaged the professionals by taking a one-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the MFS Women’s Australian Open at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne.

Demand for Nintendo games and consoles set Game Group among the Christmas high street winners today but the retailer also warned of slower growth this year.

Anne Darwin, the wife of back-from-the-dead canoeist John Darwin, has arrived back in Britain and been arrested, according to the Daily Mirror’s website.

The wife of back-from-the-dead canoeist John Darwin was on her way back to the UK tonight to face the music and beg her sons’ forgiveness after they severed contact with their parents.

The sons of back-from-the-dead canoeist John Darwin today spoke of their “anger and confusion”.

Goalkeeper Stuart Searle has signed a contract with Chelsea from non-league Basingstoke Town, according to the Conference South club.

Computer games retailer Game today unveiled stronger-than-expected sales, boosted by the launch of new consoles such as Sony’s PlayStation 3.

McDonald’s is to run its fleet of lorries on converted chip fat after the fast food giant announced its latest "green" initiative today.

Business travel firm Hogg Robinson warned of tougher trading conditions today despite posting improved profits for the year.

UK security printer De La Rue today said it was making more money than expected after seeing strong demand across all its businesses.

DRUGMAKER Eli Lilly and Co said yesterday it would take $85 million (€65m) to $95m in restructuring charges for closing a manufacturing facility in Basingstoke, Britain, affecting more than 550 jobs.

The Halifax moved to increase its presence on the UK high street today by unveiling plans to open 20 new branches next year.

Industrial gases group BOC today looked poised to become the latest heavyweight British firm to be taken into foreign ownership.

DYNAMIC young Dutch star Jelle Klaasen last night maintained his relentless march towards the Lakeside World Championship final with a 5-4 victory over Paul Hogan in Frimley Green.

The AA motoring organisation gave a warning today that it planned to cut 100 jobs as part of a restructuring of two insurance-based call centres in the UK.

A former boss of Allders is preparing a bid to save the ailing UK department stores group from administration, it was reported today.

A late rally in New York today helped the London market shrug off the weakness that hit its performance last week.

The first ever English MP for the Democratic Unionists was today challenged to seek a new mandate from his constituents following his decision to officially join the Reverend Ian Paisley’s Parliamentary team.