Denmark cuts interest rates to prevent the krone from strengthening in the wake of the turmoil caused by Switzerland's decision to scrap the franc's peg to the euro.

The cost of car insurance could rise by up to 10% in the coming year, and home insurance premiums are unlikely to go any lower, according to the AA.

China's economic growth slows to 7.4% last year from 7.7% in 2013, marking its slowest pace of expansion in 24 years.

The International Monetary Fund has lowered its forecast for global economic growth for this year and next.

Asian shares traded higher on Tuesday after China's economic growth in 2014 came in above market expectations.

The administrators called in to run failed spread betting firm Alpari UK say they have received several inquiries from potential buyers.

Shoplifting, cyber-crime and fraud cost the retail industry £603m in the 2013-14 financial year, the British Retail Industry says.

A cross-party committee of MPs urges the government to do more to protect dairy farmers from sharp falls in milk prices.