As we get closer to the EU referendum, markets are getting more and more nervous. A month ago it looked quite likely the referendum would result in a “remain” vote. However, recent opinion polls have changed direction and now many polls put the leave camp ahead.

In this week's roundup we have news of yet more uncertainty surrounding the EU referendum's potential impact on economic growth, figures that suggest house prices are set to continue to rise significantly over the next 15 years, and insight into the difficulties facing banks.

In our roundup this week we report on new findings showing that the Bank of Mum and Dad is set to lend around £5 billion this year to help children access the housing market, while we also bring news of profit drops for HSBC and UBS, and claims that Britain leaving the EU could place £250 billion of trade at risk.

This week's roundup brings news of troubled times for a number of major UK businesses, including an 80% profits drop for BP, BHS being placed into administration and Scottish Power being hit with an £18 million penalty. We also discuss the new £20 note design, which will feature the artist JMW Turner.