Business

Charity shops beat the economic slowdown as shoppers look for value away from the traditional high street chains.

The pound falls against the euro and the dollar amid fresh fears about state of the UK economy.

Millions of mobile phone users in Europe might switch off their handsets due to proposed reforms to call charges, Vodafone says.

The London Stock Exchange introduces big cuts in fees for traders, as a response to increasing competition.

The number of new mortgages approved for home buyers fell in July to just 33,000 - down by 71% on a year ago.

Oil prices gain more than $1 after energy firms shut down almost all oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico.