UK fashion retailers set the pace on the London market after Next cheered investors with better-than-expected trading and a turnaround in the fortunes of its high street stores.

Political gridlock in Washington left European markets in the red today amid disappointment over the lack of progress in resolving America's budget crisis.

Kingspan cut its combined executive pay levels by nearly 30% last year, according to its newly published annual report.

Builders’ merchant and Wickes owner Travis Perkins today hailed better than expected first-half results as the firm made a “strong rebound” from a snow-bound beginning to 2010.

The FTSE 100 Index maintained its recovery rally today despite Wall Street opening in the red.

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins today boosted its online presence after taking a major stake in hardware supplier Toolstation.

Steve Davis has lifted the lid on the change of technique that has carried him through to a dream semi-final against Stephen Hendry at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

Paul Hunter, who has been battling against cancer, returned to action at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York today as the big names entered the fray.

The London market resumed its upward path today despite a blow for firms in the DIY sector.

British builders’ merchant Travis Perkins was today said to be mulling a bid for DIY chain Focus Wickes that could shoot it into the FTSE 100 Index.

Steve Davis has warned the top players cannot be written off in future despite the shocks this week at the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York.

Barry Pinches, the surprise package of the circuit this season, pulled off a last gasp victory over Maltese number one Tony Drago to reach the second round of the Welsh Open at Cardiff today.

Paul Hunter showed his star quality with Mark King poised to remove another of the title favourites from the Travis Perkins UK Championship in York tonight.

Samantha Mumba and Westlife face the toughest judges in entertainment today - in the Disney Channel Kids Awards.

The drummer from chart-topping band Travis has sustained serious injuries after being knocked unconscious while swimming, it emerged tonight.

The video for the new Travis single Flowers In The Window is available to view online from 2pm today.

Pop group Travis today said they were hoping to bring ‘‘some relief’’ to New York when they play in the city this week.