Seven councils sue Barclays over £500m loans

The authorities want the High Court to allow them to exit controversial bank loans known as lobos.

US economy adds 304,000 jobs in January

The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 304,000 jobs last month.

France puts up food and drink prices under new law

A law aimed at helping French farmers makes Camembert, Nutella and other brands more expensive.

Oddbins off-licence chain calls in administrators

Hundreds of jobs at risk as the retailer becomes the latest High Street name to hit financial trouble.

Blow for wine drinkers after dry January

An increase in duty on wine and high-strength sparkling cider has now come into effect.

Mike Ashley set for Sofa.com purchase

Deal comes after furniture retailer ScS drops its interest in the retailer, paving the way for Mr Ashley's bid.

Brexit: Manufacturers stockpiling at record pace

Firms prepared for Brexit by stockpiling raw materials at a record pace last month, a survey suggests.

Shoplifting at supermarkets on the rise

The number of incidents rose by nearly 8% between 2014 and 2017, as police struggle to cope.

Mail Online web browser warning reversed

A warning that the Daily Mail's website failed to maintain "basic standards of accuracy" is changed.

TSB suffers £105m loss after computer chaos

The bank's IT meltdown last year also resulted in 80,000 customers switching accounts.