The number of people under threat of losing their homes has risen sharply in England and Wales, figures show.

Centrica warns that the prospect of making money from wind farms is looking "marginal" due to high costs.

British Airways will begin to move its long-haul flights to Heathrow's Terminal 5 from June, the firm confirms.

The US trade deficit shrinks by more than expected in March as the weak dollar leads to a surge in exports, official figures show.

French utility EDF is set to make a takeover offer for the nuclear power firm British Energy, the BBC learns.

Alliance and Leicester joins other lenders in charging new customers with smaller deposits higher rates.

Rice prices rise for a sixth straight day as supplies continue to be stretched after cyclone damage in Burma.

Crude oil has hit yet another all-time high in Friday trading, as strong demand and supply fears continue.

HMV shares rise 4% after the retailer says it is confident that profits will be at the top end of expectations.

French industrial output falls four times more sharply than expected in March, raising concerns about the economy.

Google expresses interest in extending an advertising partnership with fellow search engine Yahoo.