Yahoo's profits more than double in the last three months, a boost for the beleaguered firm whose massive data breach put a question mark over its Verizon sale.

A committed grandmother persuaded a retail giant to stock a range of affordable, easy-access clothes for children with disabilities.

Two of Australia's biggest bookmakers, Tabcorp and Tatts Group, plan to merge, as they try to compete against the rise of online betting.

China's economy grows at an annual rate of 6.7% in the three months to September 2016 the country's statistics bureau says.

The UK's biggest builders merchant, Travis Perkins, says it is closing 30 branches, putting 600 jobs at risk.

The FTSE 100 slips back in early trade, with shares in Travis Perkins down 5% after it warns on profits and says it will close 30 stores.

The jobless rate stays at 4.9% in the three months to August, suggesting "continuing confidence in the economy", the Office for National Statistics says.

Hotel Chocolat is selling more of its premium treats by encouraging more people to order indulgent gifts online.