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Co-op halts new business lending

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:40:10 GMTCo-operative Bank has stopped offering new business loans amid concerns over its capital position and talks with UK regulators.

Germany reports sluggish growth

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:53:22 GMTGermany's economy barely grew in the first quarter of the year, figures show, as private consumption helped offset shrinking exports and investment.

IMF chief Lagarde made key witness

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:28:18 GMTA French court does not place IMF head Christine Lagarde under investigation over a payout made when she was finance minister, making her a key witness instead.

Manchester United cuts debt costs

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:07:21 GMTManchester United has struck a new loan deal to cut the amount of interest it pays on its huge debts.

London Market Report

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:05:39 GMTLondon's leading shares lose further ground in Friday trading, extending Thursday's global sell-off.

Second RBS apology for app glitch

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:02:38 GMTRBS has apologised for the second time in two months after customers were unable to login to their accounts through their mobile phone app.

Poor countries take on tax avoiders

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:02:46 GMTDeveloping countries are trying to stop mining companies shifting billions of dollars in profits out of their countries, depriving them of much-needed tax revenue.

Euro bank chief sees UK improvements

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:04:57 GMTEuropean Central Bank president Mario Draghi, visiting London's City district, says he sees "signs of tangible improvements" in the UK economy.

News Corp to split in two on 28 June

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:21:38 GMTNews Corp announces it will officially split its publishing and entertainment businesses on 28 June, two years after the UK phone-hacking scandal involving the News of the World.

Amazon reveals fan fiction platform

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:41:33 GMTFan fiction authors will be able to publish and sell some titles in the US via new e-book platform Kindle Worlds.

Low rates 'fail to deter savers'

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:46:34 GMTA lack of confidence among consumers has pushed up savings levels in the last year despite the low rates of interest available, banks say.

Latam 'gang of four' scrap tariffs

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:37 GMTFour countries in Latin America - Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru - have agreed to scrap most of the tariffs on trade between their four countries.

Japanese stocks recover after falls

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:52:44 GMTShares in Japan have closed 0.89% higher, one day after Thursday's global sell-off in shares.

Tata Steel swings to a loss

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:12:14 GMTTata Steel, one of the world's biggest steelmakers, blames weakness in Europe for a net loss in the fourth quarter and says "severely depressed" conditions are likely to persist.

French court questions IMF chief

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:45:01 GMTIMF chief Christine Lagarde is grilled by judges in Paris over a big payout to a tycoon when she was French finance minister.

Nissan recalls over 800,000 vehicles

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:53 GMTNissan says it plans to recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide due to a faulty steering wheel.

Tuition fee 'could be cut to £6,000'

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:01:54 GMTTuition fees in England could be limited to £6,000 per year and remain cost-neutral to universities and the Treasury, research suggests.

JP Morgan fined £3m for failings

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:48:54 GMTJP Morgan's international bank division has been fined £3m by the Financial Conduct Authority for failures in client advice and record-keeping.

Couple's £163,000 phone bill shock

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:55:08 GMTA couple who own an electrical firm had a shock when they received a mobile phone bill for £163,000, then fought for months to have the debt cleared.

UK first quarter growth unchanged

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:46:10 GMTThe UK's economy grew at 0.3% in the first three months of the year, official figures confirm, but concerns remain over the strength of the recovery.

Bernanke hails benefits of stimulus

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:23:54 GMTUS Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke tells Congress that it is too soon to end the central bank's monetary stimulus programme or raise interest rates.

Oklahoma damage bill 'could be $2bn'

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:53:22 GMTThe damage from the Oklahoma tornado could reach $2bn (£1.3bn), the Oklahoma Insurance Department warns, although many tenants may have no insurance cover.

The growth of start-up competitions

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:09:57 GMTIn recent years there has been an ever-growing number of competition schemes for would-be entrepreneurs, as the BBC's Will Smale reports.

Not your typical multimillionaire

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:35:09 GMTLaunching our new weekly feature called The Boss, we take a closer look at what drives Aaron Levie, the founder and chief executive of cloud storage company Box.

Firms aiming to make money while doing good

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:23:09 GMTKaren Weintraub explores the growth in the number of US small firms who wish to profit from making a positive difference in the developing world.

Duff and Phelps: No Rangers conflict

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:01:56 GMTThe firm which acted as administrators for the former Rangers Football Club is cleared of any conflict of interest over its appointment.

Sports college plan for Don Valley

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:05:55 GMTA dedicated sports and life sciences college could be built on the site of the Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield City Council announces.

Bundesliga raises Qatar 2022 concern

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:25:12 GMTBundesliga warns moving the 2022 World Cup to the Qatari winter could lead to legal challenges by European leagues.

VIDEO: Can Turkey's economic boom continue?

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:47:30 GMTWith many Middle Eastern economies in turmoil, and doom and gloom across much of Europe, Turkey seems to be bucking the trend.

VIDEO: Leaving Egypt for life in Dubai

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:46:29 GMTAmid dismay at Egypt's political direction and pessimism about the state of the economy, thousands of Egyptians are choosing to move abroad.

VIDEO: Hermes 'will remain family-run'

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:34:18 GMTFashion house Hermes says that despite hostile takeover attempts, its will remain a family-run business.

VIDEO: Hugh's review: Stock markets volatile

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:20:28 GMTIt has been a turbulent week on the world's stock markets, with investor confidence shaken amid fears that central banks may ease their stimulus plans.

VIDEO: Fears over EU-US energy price divide

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:45:17 GMTThe cost of energy used to be roughly the same on both sides of the Atlantic, but the US-led revolution in shale oil and gas has sent prices tumbling.

AUDIO: Burberry boss 'looking to Middle East'

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:35:15 GMTThe Today programme's Friday Boss is Burberry chief executive Angela Ahrendts.

VIDEO: The book clubs that find bestsellers

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:24:23 GMTHookline Books have started a new way of finding bestsellers with book groups at the heart of the decision-making process.

AUDIO: 'Long way to go' for Man United

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:18:13 GMTManchester United has struck a new loan deal to cut the amount of interest it pays on its huge debts.

German football model is a league apart

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:10:24 GMTHow German football clubs treat their fans differently

How easy is it to hack a smart meter?

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:58:20 GMTHow easy is it to hack a smart meter?

The tech that's transforming gardening

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:03:43 GMTThe technology that's transforming gardening

TV and tech, learning to live together

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:04:08 GMTTV and technology are learning to live together

Can watches show more than the time?

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:07:42 GMTWhy have we been waiting so long for watches to catch up with smart phones?

Biting Apple: Taxing the big boys?

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:51:47 GMTEurope's tax chief on how to squeeze the corporate Apples

Calculate your inflation rate

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:03:15 GMTFind out how much your cost of living is going up