Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed £20bn will be made available to small and medium sized businesses through a government-backed scheme.

London remains the top city in the world for foreign investment, according to a report into the growth of emerging market economies.

Britain is not "walking away" from Europe, but safety measures must be put in place for EU countries that are outside the single currency, said Prime Minister David Cameron.

Shares in Hargreaves Lansdown fell almost 3% today after RBS downgraded the business from 'hold' to 'sell'.