Business lobby group the CBI says half of UK firms plan to expand their workforce next year, with more permanent jobs being created than temporary ones.

The Financial Ombudsman Service says it received 2,200 complaints about gadget warranties last year, double that of the previous year.

Senior workers in London's financial services sector are expecting an average 21% rise in their bonus payouts for this year, a survey found.

Asian markets traded mixed on Monday, although trading was thin at the start a working week shortened by the Christmas break.

Asia's fourth largest economy, South Korea, cuts its growth forecast for this year and next as consumer and business sentiment weakens.

Home improvements retailer Kingfisher agrees to sell a controlling stake in B&Q China to Wumei Holdings in a cash deal estimated to be worth £140m

London's benchmark index rises as energy shares are boosted by the price of Brent crude oil heading towards $63 a barrel.

The Financial Reporting Council announces an inquiry into Tesco's accounts for 2012, 2013 and 2014.