Allowing UK cities to make their own decisions on tax and spending could boost economic growth by £79bn a year by 2030, a year-long study concludes.

The UK's wind farms generated more power than its nuclear power stations on Tuesday, the National Grid says.

Shares in Asia return to a positive streak on Wednesday, buoyed by strong company results in the US

Home Retail Group says that store closures at Homebase will be accelerated, with the number of outlets cut by 25% by 2019.

The FTSE 100 falls in early trade, with British American Tobacco shares hit by news of a fall in revenue.

Japan's trade deficit edges higher in September despite exports growing at their fastest pace in seven months.

The pound falls after Bank of England policy makers find "insufficient evidence" of inflationary pressure to justify a rate rise.

UK car insurance premiums have risen for the first time in more than two years, with further rises predicted.