The richest 1% now has as much wealth as the rest of the world combined, according to Oxfam.

Japanese shares hit a one-year low early on Monday following big falls in the US and as oil prices dropped below $28 for the first time since 2003.

Australian retail giant Wesfarmers agrees to buy UK DIY chain Homebase from Home Retail Group for £340m.

The price of oil falls below $28 a barrel following the lifting of Western sanctions on Iran.

National Australia Bank values the Clydesdale Bank at between £1.5bn and £2bn ahead of its flotation next month.

After rising in early trade, UK shares go into reverse as oil prices fall to the lowest levels since 2003.

A growing gap between North and South is being seen in the confidence felt by small UK businesses, a survey says.

A high-profile Bitcoin developer says the crypto-currency has failed and he will no longer take part in its development.