Millions of current account customers are being advised to consider their options, following an increase in fees, and changes in interest rates.

A group of Chinese investors have bought one of Germany's largest machinery suppliers, KraussMaffei, for €925m ($1bn; £694m).

Taylor Wimpey announce 7% rise in sales and 20% profit margin in strong housing market

Shares in mining giants Anglo American, BHP Billiton and Antofagasta open down as the FTSE 100 drops slightly in early trading.

Air France-KLM says lower bookings after the Paris terror attacks led to a €70m drop in revenues in December.

Belgium is ordered by European authorities to recover €700m from multinational companies after giving them illegal tax breaks.

Car manufacturer VW increases annual sales in US and Western Europe despite the emissions scandal.

London Underground staff are to stage three 24-hour strikes and other industrial action over pay and night Tubes, the RMT says.