The London market was kept afloat by mining giants today after the owner of Currys and PC World issued a profits warning triggering declines among retailers.

Two major suppliers of oil and gas to the UK announced plans to merge their offshore operations in a £15bn (€22.3bn) deal today.

The UK energy crisis took an unexpected twist today as it emerged that natural gas was being given away for nothing on the wholesale market.

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.