Alan Johnson resigns from Labour leader Ed Miliband's frontbench team for "personal reasons" - with Ed Balls taking over as shadow chancellor.

Spending on leisure pursuits like eating out and clubbing falls sharply in the past six months as consumers tighten belts, says new survey.

The finances of private tenants deteriorated in December, with nearly 12% of all rent unpaid or paid late.

Little progress has been made in reducing losses caused by benefit recipients making errors in their claims, a report says.

RBS is to sell care homes operator Priory Group, which has treated many celebrities including Lily Allen and Robbie Williams.

The result of the latest strike ballot of BA cabin crew is to be announced, on the same day as the company completes its merger with Iberia.

Liverpool is opening an embassy in London to try to attract businesses to the city.

Luxury fashion group Mulberry reports a substantial rise in profits, thanks to higher sales keeping up prices.