TSB - the bank formerly owned by Lloyds - has confirmed that it is in the process of opening up to 30 new branches, although 300 other banks have shut.

European Union member states formally adopt new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, but do not specify when they will come in to force.

Bank of England governor Mark Carney will set out his plans for "real wages" when he addresses the TUC annual conference.

Japanese consumer confidence worsened for the first time in four months in August, an official survey suggests.

Brazil's state-run oil company, Petrobras, says it is investigating an alleged bribery scheme reported to be linked to top politicians.

Dixons Carphone, the newly-merged Carphone Warehouse and Dixons Retail, says it has made a "a good start" despite falling revenues.

Whitbread sees sales rise in the first half of the year, helped by strong performances at Costa Coffee and hotel chain Premier Inn.

The pound falls further on Tuesday as concerns continue over the outcome of Scotland's independence referendum.