Major English cities - particularly Manchester - have seen the sharpest falls in home ownership since an early 2000s peak, amid rising house prices, analysis suggests.

Shares in Tokyo fall ahead of more details on a stimulus package proposed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to boost growth.

South Korea suspends sales of 80 Volkswagen models and fines the German carmaker over allegations the firm rigged emissions test data.

High Street bakery chain Greggs reports a rise in sales, boosted by its healthier food offerings.

The Financial Conduct Authority proposes setting a June 2019 deadline for new PPI mis-selling claims.

Bank shares drag the FTSE 100 lower, as the banking sector across Europe comes under pressure.

Activity in the construction industry fell again in July, confirming "a clear loss of momentum since the second quarter of 2016", a survey says.

Former Pension Protection Fund chairman Lady Barbara Judge says Sir Philip Green "should write a cheque" for BHS pensioners.