
Strong US jobs growth dampens talk of rate cuts
The US economy added 216,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%.

Flooding: What are my rights if my home, car or work is affected?
Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of flood damage.

Carrefour to halt Pepsi sales over price rises
The French supermarket put notices on shelves in parts of Europe to inform customers of the decision.

Electric cars: Sales lose momentum, prompting tax cut calls
The number of electric cars sold reached a record level last year, but their market share fell overall.

Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars in China over steering software issues
The issues with assisted driving functions and door-locking systems will be fixed by remote updates.

Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: Chinese shadow bank files for bankruptcy
The troubled firm reportedly told investors in November its liabilities had outstripped its assets.

Telegraph takeover: Gulf bidders promise press freedom
The fund, run by CNN ex-boss Jeff Zucker, has told the BBC it would be a responsible owner of the titles.

Prescription drugs sold online without robust checks
More than 1,600 pills were bought by the BBC by entering false information online without challenge.

Average mortgage rate lowest for nearly seven months
Major lenders have started the year with rate cuts and brokers expect more to follow suit.

Spice Girls to feature on commemorative set of stamps for 30th anniversary
It is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to a female pop group.