Japanese car giants, Honda and Nissan, have announced plans to merge.

The UK economy showed no growth in the last quarter, according to the revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Cadbury says it is "disappointed" after losing its royal warrant after 170 years.

A leading construction industry body has warned the prime minister that measures unveiled in the budget will "fatally undermine" family-run companies in the sector, adding to the business backlash facing the government since the end of October.

Aviva has agreed a deal to buy rival company Direct Line for £3.7bn ahead of a Christmas Day deadline.

The UK economy is "headed for the worst of all worlds" as businesses expect activity to fall at the start of next year, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

An electric cargo bike logistics company which counts the fashion giant Zara among its partners has launched an urgent hunt for new backers.

Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England governor, will join Rachel Reeves on a visit to China next month aimed at strengthening financial services trade ties between the two countries.

Retail giants including Asda, Marks & Spencer, Primark and Tesco will mount a new year campaign to warn Rachel Reeves that plans to hike business rates on larger shops will put jobs and stores under threat.

The UK's retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.