Hershey rejects a $23bn (£17bn) offer from Mondelez that would bring some of the world's best known chocolate and biscuit brands under one roof.

One of the UK's biggest industrial companies, Siemens UK, tells the BBC that future investment could be hit in the wake of the Brexit vote.

British Gas is to offer free electricity for eight hours at weekends to two million customers who have smart meters installed.

Asian stocks rise for the third day in a row, as investors make bets policymakers will take steps to boost growth and prevent further market uncertainty.

UK shares rise for a third day, after Bank of England governor Mark Carney hinted at fresh stimulus measures following the Brexit vote.

Royal Dutch Shell chief executive tells the BBC he is taking 'a good look' at the company's North Sea assets in the light of weak oil prices.

UK manufacturers saw activity pick-up in June, according to a closely watched survey, but the effects of the Brexit vote will not be seen until July.

Waitrose supermarket has reported a 17% fall in annual profits as it warned of "exceptionally tough" conditions in the grocery sector, its latest filing at Companies House has revealed.