The number of workers benefiting from the new National Living Wage (NLW) will vary dramatically across the country, according to a think tank.

Asia's markets see a mixed reaction to US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's comments.

The world's biggest plane manufacturer Boeing will cut more than 4,500 jobs by June to reduce costs, as customers cut back on orders.

Shares in UK food manufacturer Premier Foods rise more than 8% in early trade after US spices and herbs maker McCormick ups its bid to 65p a share.

The government is considering 'all options' for Tata's Port Talbot plant, after the company announced plans to sell its loss-making UK business.

Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn says it has agreed a deal to take over struggling Japanese electronics company Sharp.

Crossrail - the new train line across London - appears to be boosting house prices, a year before it begins to open.

A board member at French energy firm EDF says he will vote against its plan to build a new nuclear reactor at Hinkley Point in the UK.