Business

The euro weakens against the pound and the US dollar as data suggests that a eurozone interest rate cut next week is likely.

Inflation in the eurozone falls more than expected to 1.6% in December, which is the lowest level for 26 months.

French nuclear energy group Areva is awarded a licence to build and operate a uranium mine in Niger.

Shareholders in Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus show little appetite for a Ryanair takeover.

Toyota announces that it is to halt production at its domestic plants for 11 days in February and March.

Next and Debenhams report falling sales over the Christmas period, as a survey suggests UK consumer confidence is at a new low.