Japan's Emperor Akihito has formally announced his abdication in his final official address to his people.
Detectives hunting a rapist who abducted two women off the streets of north London have identified the suspect as Joseph McCann, 33, who has a slight Irish accent and is also known to use false names, including Joel.
Premier Inn owner Whitbread has posted a near-40% plunge in annual profits and warned of a slowdown in holidaymaker demand for hotel rooms amid Brexit uncertainty.
Estate agency Countrywide has warned of a £5 million hit to first-half earnings as it said Brexit uncertainty was affecting Britain's housing market.
The leader of Islamic State (IS) has appeared for the first time in five years in a video, acknowledging defeat in the group's last stronghold in Syria but vowing a “long battle” ahead.
US president Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Deutsche Bank and Capital One in an attempt to block a congressional summons for his business records.
