There is no easy way of explaining dementia to a child, but there is a very useful aid in the shape of a new book designed to address the fear children can feel when that special connection with Granny or Grandad is under threat.

British supermarket chain Morrisons said today that it had been encouraged by recent trading after like-for-like sales showed a 5% improvement.

Troubled British supermarket group Morrisons appeared to have won important breathing space today as the City gave its backing to a major boardroom overhaul.

Tim Waterstone, the entrepreneur who founded the bookstore chain, has bought children’s toys chain Early Learning Centre for £62 million, it was reported today.