Travellers on Qantas and Virgin Australia will be able to use their mobile phones and other electronic devices during flights from today.

Mozilla, a company best known for its Firefox browser, launches its first low-cost smartphone in India, retailing for 1,999 rupees ($33; £19.90).

Global advertising giant WPP sees profits rise in the first half of this year, but says it has been hit by the "ravages" of a strong sterling.

Service sector business growth slowed in the three months to August, a CBI survey indicates, although it says firms are planning "robust" investment.

The FTSE 100 climbs in early trade, as investors seek to catch up with gains seen in Europe on Monday.

High Street banks have reported a rise in savings deposits in July following the launch of New Individual Savings Account rules.

South Africa avoids being tipped into recession after second-quarter GDP figures showed the economy grew by 0.6% during the April-to-June period.

The prospective new owner of the Ferguson shipyard in Port Glasgow explains some of his plans for the troubled business.