Barratt Developments today said there were signs of stability in the British property market after it reported improved visitor numbers and reservation rates.

The UK's major housebuilders began a stock market fightback today amid speculation of a City bail-out for the battered sector.

Centrica finance director Phil Bentley was today handed the task of controlling costs at British Gas as it struggles to bring soaring household energy bills under control.

The 11th price increase by UK suppliers so far this year has left customers paying 80% more for energy than they were just three years ago and wondering when the rises will come to an end.

Jitters over interest rates impacted on world markets today as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s next move on borrowing costs.

The London market continued to hold steady today after a raft of takeover activity in the United States offset concerns over higher interest rates.

The British Gas boss responsible for delivering price rises to millions of UK customers announced he was quitting his job today.

British Gas was braced for another customer backlash today after hiking household energy bills by 14.2%.

THE death toll on Irish roads rose further when six people were killed in accidents in five counties on Saturday.

Gardaí and road safety groups are bracing themselves for the forthcoming August Bank Holiday weekend after six people died within 24 hours on Saturday.

British Gas owner Centrica today bought building repair company Dyno-Rod in a £57.6m (€83.9m) deal that boosted its home services operation.

British Gas group Centrica today struck a £41.1m (€64.4m) deal to sell its gas tanks and cylinders business to Ireland-based firm DCC.