Strictly winner Abbey Clancy poses in next to nothing as she shows she is as flawless as a shop window mannequin.

It’s January and my feet are ready to revolt. All dry and flaky, they are far from pretty.

Cillit Bang-to-Dettol firm Reckitt Benckiser stuck by growth targets today despite pressure on its Vanish fabric care division in Europe.

Vanish-to-Cillit Bang giant Reckitt Benckiser has agreed a £2.5bn (€3bn) deal to snap up the consumer goods group behind Durex and Scholl footcare, it was announced today.

Durex-to-Scholl footcare firm SSL International today said first-half profits had jumped 59% as its key brands weathered tough trading conditions.

The collapse of a major mining takeover brought the London market back to earth today after the record gain of the previous session.

Durex condoms-to-Scholl footcare firm SSL International today said its global brands were beating the global downturn as half-year profits rocketed 46%.

Rising sales of Durex condoms in China, Italy and eastern Europe helped British healthcare firm SSL International bank an 18% hike in half-year earnings today.

London's leading shares retreated today as nerves over record oil prices overshadowed trading.

Record oil prices encouraged investors to remain on the sidelines today, despite the boost of weaker-than-expected inflation figures in the UK.

Rocketing Durex sales today helped SSL International push up profits by nearly a third.

Durex maker SSL International said today it was on track to meet profits targets after a strong showing from its key consumer brands.

Strong sales of condoms boosted profits at Durex owner SSL International today as it looked to promote both safer and better sex.

SSL International today said its strategy of selling condoms to the MTV generation was paying off as annual sales of its consumer brands such as Durex accelerated 5%.

The maker of Durex condoms and Scholl footwear today said former Railtrack chief executive Gerald Corbett will become its new chairman.

Scholl footwear manufacturer SSL International today announced plans to close a UK factory and transfer the work to a facility in India.

Battery group Energizer today became the latest company to be linked to a move for the maker of Durex condoms and Scholl footwear.

The FTSE 100 Index hit a fresh 30-month high today as it chalked up gains for the seventh consecutive session.

The FTSE 100 Index looked on course to hit another 30-month high today as it chalked up gains for the seventh consecutive session.

Durex owner SSL today aimed to double operating profits within three years as it stepped up plans to bring sex toys “from the back street to the high street”.

Footcare products and condom maker SSL posted lower-than-expected annual profits today despite higher demand for some of its key brands.

The transformation of Durex owner SSL International into a consumer products group moved into its final phase today with the sale of its surgical gloves and antiseptics business.

Boots PLC, the health and beauty group, described as speculation a newspaper report claiming it is considering a bid for SSL International PLC, the maker of Durex condoms and Scholl foot care products.

The FTSE 100 Index was in need of a lift today as the London market paused for breath after a recent strong run.

Condoms and surgical gloves maker SSL International today said it was pitching a revamp of its Durex brand at the younger generation in an effort to boost sales.

Investors were lured back to the London market today as the benchmark FTSE 100 Index gave some signs of recovery after recent falls.

Durex-to-Scholl firm SSL International today pledged to sell its medical division and use the proceeds to reduce debt and boost the consumer arm.

The FTSE 100 Index is down 21.6 at 5113.7 at lunchtime.

The FTSE 100 Index is down 6.1 at 5130.2 at mid-morning, having lost earlier gains.