Councils should show where they are spending the money they raise on parking fees as motorists see higher charges, says the RAC.

The best credit unions should be empowered to offer short-term loans that are cheaper than those offered by payday lenders, according to a report from a think tank.

The bidding process for UK licences to explore for shale gas will begin later, the government announces.

Frauds committed by those aged 26-35 rise 285% in the first half of the year, to just over £62m, according to research by accountants KPMG.

The Department of Health has admitted that it made a mistake allowing Nestle to use an anti-obesity campaign logo on one of its promotional websites.

Budget airline Ryanair has raised its annual profit forecast after seeing a sharp rise in earnings for the three months to June.

A court based in The Hague has ordered Russia to pay $50bn (£29.5bn) to former shareholders in the defunct oil producer Yukos.

Seven out of 10 regions of England and Wales recorded month-on-month falls in house prices in June, according to the Land Registry.