Consumers who want to sell their houses via so-called "quick sale" companies are in danger of being misled, according to the Office of Fair Trading(OFT).

The pound falls against the dollar after the latest jobs and earnings figures raise concerns about the strength of the UK economy.

Japan, the world's third-largest economy, reports a record trade deficit for the financial year to 31 March.

Department store chain Debenhams reports a dip in half-year profits after trading was hit by the snow in late January.

Retail sales in March were 0.7% lower than in February because of bad weather, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Consumer association Which? says many car hire companies are confusing their customers with "sneaky charges".

Doubts have been cast on research that has been crucial in supporting governments' austerity programmes.

Eurostar says promotional campaigns meant leisure bookings helped to offset a fall in business travel during the first three months of this year.