Sir Alan Budd, head of the newly-created Office for Budget Responsibility, will leave when his three-month contract expires at the end of this month Photograph: Martin Argles for the Guardian Sir Alan Budd has quit the government’s new spending watchdog after only three months to return... 

Citigroup bought Egg just before the onset of the credit crunch in 2007, to boost the US bank’s appeal to UK customers. Photograph EPA When it was launched 12 years ago, the name was intended to be quirky and appeal to internet users. But with the dotcom boom having turned to bust and... 

Quick Step rider Sylvain Chavanel celebrates winning the second stage of the Tour de France. Photograph: Eric Gaillard/Reuters Wet weather contributed to another tumultuous day as the Tour de France visited Spring Classics country in Belgium today. The 201 kilometres stage from Brussels to... 

Milan Jovanovic, the former Standard Liège striker, has signed for Liverpool and will give them attacking options. Photograph: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images The Serbia forward Milan Jovanovic has finally completed his long-awaited move to Liverpool after signing a three-year contract. The...