US food giant Kraft is being accused by US watchdog the Commodities and Futures Commission of manipulating the price of wheat.

The Greek government made "completely unrealistic promises" to voters that it cannot now fulfil, the former European Commission president tells the BBC.

The leaders of seven political parties gear up for a live, two-hour televised general election debate later.

Asian shares headed higher on Thursday but investors were cautious ahead of a Good Friday public holiday tomorrow in some major markets.

Marks & Spencer says sales for the three months to 28 March grew 1.9%, with a 0.7% gain for closely-watched general merchandising sales, the best performance in nearly four years.

Energy firm E.On is paying a further £7.75m penalty for overcharging customers who decided to switch suppliers.

Ukraine signs a new short-term agreement to buy gas from Russia at a lower price, despite the ongoing conflict in the east of the country.

Marks & Spencer helps push the London market higher on Thursday morning, after the retailer announced a rise in non-food sales for the first time in almost four years.