Private rents are now unaffordable in 55% of local authorities in England, the housing charity Shelter says.

Australian legal firm Maurice Blackburn files class actions against five banks over late credit card fees worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

A majority of Scots think an independent Scotland should continue to use the pound, according to the Scottish Social Attitudes survey.

Bookmaker Ladbrokes has reported a sharp fall in profit despite saying it had had a "good World Cup".

Outsourcing firm Serco has made a loss after "poor trading" in the first half of the year, hit by restructuring costs and loss-making contracts.

Online takeaway service Just Eat has seen first half profits almost treble after it expanded the number of restaurants it has tie-ups with.

Insurer Prudential has seen profits rise in the past six months after a strong performance in the US and Asia.

High street fashion chain New Look has seen its first half profit boosted by the popularity of Japanese-style kimono tops.