Bank lending to businesses is expected to rise this year for the first time since 2008, according to the EY Item Club.

Asian shares start August lower as disappointing economic data from the US and China weighed on investors' confidence.

Factory activity in the world's second largest economy, China, shrank the most in two years in July as new orders fell more than expected.

Profit at HSBC, Europe's largest bank, was up 10% in the first half of this year compared with a year ago on strong earnings in Hong Kong.

Shares in Trinity Mirror surge after UK newspaper publisher says it expects to hit its profit forecasts for 2015, as half-year revenues and profits fall.

The FTSE 100 begins the week all but unchanged as Greece reopens trading following a five-week suspension.

Money advice costs can be complicated and varied, consumer groups say, as the government opens a review into the sector.

UK manufacturing growth picks up in July from a 26-month low in June, but growth remains "near stagnant", a survey suggests.