The AA has accused fuel retailers of "plundering drivers' pockets" by putting up the price of petrol and diesel disproportionately.

Asian shares were ending the week mixed after a lacklustre lead from Wall Street following disappointing economic data.

Struggling US toymaker, Mattel, saw its sales drop for a sixth consecutive quarter as the appeal of its iconic Barbie doll continues to wane.

Ed Miliband will promise to put an end to long-term unpaid internships if he wins the election, by banning placements that last for more than four weeks.

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, endorses the UK coalition government's economic strategy, during a meeting in Washington.

London's leading shares are marginally higher in early Friday trading, despite continued concerns over a possible Greek default.

UK unemployment has fallen to its lowest rate since July 2008, official figures have shown.

Rolls-Royce receives its largest order to date, worth £6.1bn ($9.2bn), to supply engines for Emirates airline A380 planes.