One of Britain's biggest specialist life insurers has emerged as the frontrunner to buy a £900m mortgage portfolio from a Government agency, a decade after the state-backed bailout of Britain's banking sector.

Workers from three popular hospitality chains are set to take part in a coordinated UK strike next month to highlight low pay and poor working conditions across the industry.

Evans Cycles, the century-old retailer, is trying to find a buyer within days as a toxic high street trading environment threatens to claim another prominent victim.

Barclays customers have complained that the bank's online service is currently unavailable, causing them problems accessing their funds.

Retail sales were up 0.3% overall in August despite a slowdown in food and clothing, after a strong showing for both sectors in the previous month.

Drinks giant Diageo has warned that its annual operating profits are expected to fall short by £45m due to currency fluctuations in some markets.

A credit reference agency that failed to protect the details of 15 million people in the UK during a cyber attack has been fined £500,000.

A credit reference agency that failed to protect the details of 15 million people in the UK during a cyber attack has been fined £500,000.

The transport secretary has announced a "sweeping" review designed to transform Britain's railways.

The transport secretary has admitted that Britain's railways are "bursting at the seams" but said renationalisation is not the answer.

Theresa May has tried to rally EU leaders for a divorce deal to tackle the "uniquely complex situation" of Brexit.