Millions of benefits claimants will struggle to manage their money when Universal Credit is introduced, according to research for the Payments Council.

Hyundai Motor says it will defer payments due from US federal employees impacted by the partial government shutdown.

Asian Development Bank cuts its growth outlook for developing Asia, citing slower expansion in China and India, two of the region's biggest economies.

Customer complaints against water companies in England and Wales have fallen for the fifth year in a row, according to the industry watchdog.

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn makes another push for Apple to buy back its stock, saying the move will help boost the value of Apple's shares.

The UK's biggest supermarket chain, Tesco, says profits for the first half of its financial year fell by nearly a quarter.

Italy's PM Enrico Letta addresses parliament ahead of a crucial vote of confidence, saying defeat could be fatal for the country.

Sainsbury's supermarket posts another rise in quarterly sales, driven by growth at local convenience stores and online.