The European Union and Canada say they remain hopeful for their landmark trade deal Ceta, despite three Belgian regions led by Wallonia blocking it.

The government is set to announce later its long-awaited decision on airport expansion, with Heathrow considered the favourite.

The pound's recent devaluation after June's Brexit vote has already led to some price rises, and model railways are one business feeling the effects.

The country's media is filled with speculation about what was behind the "ousting" of Tata chairman Cyrus Mistry and where the company is heading.

London's leading shares edge higher on Tuesday, led by a strong performance from mining stocks.

Whitbread's sales and profit rise in the first six months of the year, boosted by growing sales at its Costa Coffee and Premier Inn chains.

The government has approved a third runway at Heathrow to expand UK airport capacity.

Egyptian authorities seize 9,000 tonnes of sugar in raids on factories and warehouses, amid a nationwide shortage.