Hundreds of jobs were under threat at entertainment retailer ChoicesUK today after the group admitted it had failed to secure the future of the ailing business.

A UK DVD and computer games retailer called for tougher action on piracy today after claiming illegal copying had played a big part in its first loss in 15 years.

Catering giant Compass led the FTSE 100 Index tentatively forward today after the London market shrugged off early losses by banking and oil stocks.

The FTSE 100 Index was on the brink of positive territory this morning after a tough start to trading marked by losses for oil and banking stocks.