People convicted of commercial crimes overseas could be banned from running UK firms in an attempt to tackle "rogue directors", Business Secretary Vince Cable says.

The pound hits its highest level in more than four years against the US dollar.

Taxpayers' personal financial data could be shared with private firms and researchers, Revenue & Customs says, despite concerns over privacy and security.

Broadcaster STV becomes the latest company to leave the CBI after the employers' body formally backed the campaign against Scottish independence.