British scientists at a research centre in Cambridge say they have developed a new type of wheat which could increase productivity by 30%.

Housebuilder Springfield suggests confidence is returning to the housing market, after posting strong first-quarter results.

Oil giant BP withdraws some non-essential staff from operations in Libya following UK government advice about uncertainty in the country.

Small firms are to get cash incentives to release staff for service in the military reserves, says defence secretary Philip Hammond.