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

Foods producer Dairy Crest produced a more confident outlook today after resolving the problems that drove down sales of its leading cheese brand.

The death of fireman Daniel Williams, who drowned in the swimming pool at film star Art Malik's Surrey home, has been given a verdict of misadventure.