The Bank of England says productivity is 16% below its pre-crisis trend - but says it is at a loss as to why this is.

The number of days taken off work through sickness is at a record low says industry body the EEF - but mental health problems are increasing.

Russian gas giant Gazprom reaffirms its 06:00 GMT deadline on Monday for Ukraine's payment of its debts after EU-brokered talks fail.

Customers will be able to switch energy supplier within three days by the end of the year after agreement between the regulator and suppliers.

US coffee chain Starbucks will pay college fees for US workers to complete a bachelor's degree online in a tie-up with Arizona State University.

Majestic Wine has reported a small rise in sales and profit despite what its chairman said was a "challenging" environment for retailers.

Smith & Nephew shares fall after potential suitor Medtronic buys rival Covidien.

There is a "real sense of anger" among nurses in England about an "unfair" pay offer, nurse leaders warn ahead of their annual conference.