Former City minister Lord Myners quits the board of the Co-operative Group following criticism of his plans to reform the troubled mutual.

House prices will continue to rise across the country until more homes are put on the market, an industry body says.

Most students will still be paying back university loans in their 40s and 50s, and many will never clear the debt, Sutton Trust research finds.

Bank of America agrees to pay $783m in fines and refunds to settle accusations it misled customers about its credit card services.

Lupita Nyong'o, an Oscar winner for her role in 12 Years A Slave, becomes the first black ambassador for French cosmetics giant Lancome.

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson takes a "long-term teaching position" at Harvard University.

China's exports and imports fell sharply in March, figures show, adding to recent signs of weakness in the world's second-largest economy.

Marks and Spencer reveals another quarter of falling sales in its general merchandise division, but says sales of clothing have risen.