Yahoo gave no update on attempts to sell its core internet business as the firm slumped to a $440m (£332m) loss in the second quarter.

Young people have suffered a drop in income since the financial crisis, but pensioners have enjoyed a significant rise, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

A list of 10 alleged fraudsters who are accused of owing £20m between them has been published by police in the UK.

A CBI survey suggests rising numbers of employers are struggling to recruit skilled staff and says it could get harder after the UK withdraws from the EU.

Royal Mail has reported a rise in parcel volumes of 2% in the three months to the end of June, although letter volumes were 2% lower over the period.

UK inflation rate as measured by the Consumer Prices Index rose to 0.5% in June from 0.3% in May, figures show.

The price of an average house or flat in the UK rises by £16,000 in the year to May, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

Thousands of holidaymakers who booked travel with Low Cost Holidays may get a refund of just £7.50 each, the BBC understands