The number of shop openings has fallen a "dramatic" 15% in the first half of the year compared to the end of 2015, according to the Local Data Company.

A financial scam was committed, on average, once every 15 seconds in the first half of the year, prompting a new campaign highlighting the risks.

In a meeting with China's Premier Li Keqiang, US President Barack Obama urges the nation to speed up efforts to tackle excess capacity.

University freshers are warned of a new "phishing" scam where fraudsters offer victims an "educational grant".

GlaxoSmithKline appoints Emma Walmsley, its current head of consumer healthcare, as its new chief executive.

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley says his company has paid more than £200m in bonuses to staff over the past five years.

Sales and profit climb at DIY giant Kingfisher following a strong performance in the UK and Poland.

The London market opens flat, but shares in B&Q owner Kingfisher rise after its half-year results beat expectations.