The UK is facing a "critical rental shortage" which requires a building programme to focus on providing for tenants, a surveyors' body says.

High Street food chain Greggs reports rising sales, helped by demand for its healthier options such as salads and yoghurts.

London's main share index moves above 7,000 for the first time since May 2015 as sterling falls to a 31-year low against the dollar.

Facebook announces a Marketplace feature to allow people to buy and sell items locally, which could rival eBay, Gumtree and Craigslist.

Australia announces stiffer penalties for interest rate-rigging as the chiefs of its four biggest banks are grilled by MPs.

India's central bank cuts a key interest rate to its lowest level for nearly six years, in an effort to boost the economy.

Luxury brand group LVMH buys a majority stake in the upmarket German luggage maker Rimowa.

Formula One champions Mercedes could enter Formula E after taking an option to join the electric motor racing series in 2018-19.