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Global markets fall on growth fears

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:37:44 GMTGlobal stock markets fall after weak Chinese economic data and concerns that the US Federal Reserve may scale back monetary stimulus efforts.

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.

Nissan recalls over 800,000 vehicles

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:14:17 GMTNissan says it plans to recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide due to a faulty steering wheel.

Ford to shut Australian production

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:02:40 GMTFord Motor says it will shut all its Australian manufacturing plants by October 2016, after more than 85 years making cars in the country.

French court questions IMF chief

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:40:12 GMTIMF chief Christine Lagarde arrives at a Paris court for questioning over a payout to a tycoon when she was French finance minister.

Mothercare reports another big loss

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:33:45 GMTMothercare recorded another big loss for the last financial year, but said it was making good progress with its turnaround plan.

Halfords reports big drop in profits

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:24:31 GMTProfits at the car parts and bicycle retailer Halfords have fallen by almost 25%, after what the company described as a "demanding" trading environment.

Co-op rolls out talking cashpoints

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:23:36 GMTThe Co-operative Bank has become the latest to introduce talking cashpoints, for blind or partially-sighted people

IMF: UK 'long way from recovery'

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:22:33 GMTThe UK economy is still a long way from "a strong and sustainable recovery", the International Monetary Fund warns.

Flybe sells Gatwick slots to Easyjet

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:28:43 GMTFlybe announces the sale of all its take-off and landing slots at Gatwick airport to Easyjet, raising concerns about links to Inverness.

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.

PM hails tax deal amid Google row

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:41:20 GMTDavid Cameron hails an EU agreement to close tax loopholes as a "turning point", as Google's boss urges politicians to "sort" the system.

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.

Twitter boosts security after hacks

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:30:15 GMTMicro-blogging site Twitter says it is bringing in a two-step login for users to beef up security following recent high-profile breaches.

Hewlett-Packard shares jump 12%

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:02 GMTHewlett-Packard shares leap in after-hours trading, despite quarterly results showing a seventh consecutive fall in sales.

SAP in autism recruitment drive

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:05 GMTGerman software company SAP says it hopes to recruit hundreds of people with autism, saying they have a unique talent for information technology.

Bad weather hits retail sales again

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:06:08 GMTUK retail sales in April were 1.3% lower than in March as bad weather continued to dent spending, official figures show.

HMRC to miss tax credit fraud target

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:32:49 GMTThe UK tax authority's failure to hit a target of reducing tax credit fraud and error has "cost the taxpayer dear", a committee of MPs says.

Two win sickness benefit challenge

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:46:36 GMTTwo people with mental health problems win a legal challenge against the government tests for sickness benefit.

Electricity bills to increase by 18%

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:39:10 GMTPower NI announces that electricity bills for households and small businesses are to increase by 18% from July.

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.

Government borrowing revised down

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:15:41 GMTThe government borrowed slightly less than first thought in the 2012-13 financial year, the latest official figures suggest.

BoE still split 6-3 on stimulus move

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:55:44 GMTThe Bank of England governor was outvoted once again this month, as the Bank's rate-setting committee decided against more stimulus measures.

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.

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 GMTGermany's Bundesliga warns moving the 2022 World Cup to the Qatari winter could lead to legal challenges by European Leagues.

Manchester City in Nike kit deal

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:44:54 GMTManchester City launches its new kit after signing a deal with US sportswear giant Nike reported to be worth £72m ($109m) over six years.

VIDEO: Iron Man 3 is a superhero in China

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:38:00 GMTDisney's Iron Man 3 film is set to become China's highest-grossing film of all time, opening the door for more business from Hollywood.

VIDEO: Couple's £163,000 mobile bill shock

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:21:16 GMTAn electrician and his wife had a shock when they received a mobile phone bill for £163,000, then fought for months to have the debt cleared. BBC Watchdog investigated

VIDEO: How HP hopes to revive its fortunes

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:23:48 GMTHewlett-Packard shares have leapt in after-hours trading, despite quarterly results showing a seventh consecutive fall in sales.

VIDEO: UK first quarter growth confirmed

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:24:53 GMTThe UK's economy grew at 0.3% in the first three months of the year, official figures have confirmed.

VIDEO: Africa 'star performer' for SAB Miller

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:30:15 GMTFaced with challenging conditions in Europe and the US, the world's second largest brewer, SAB Miller, has been looking for growth in alternative markets.

AUDIO: Mothercare 'expecting growth to continue'

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:01:08 GMTMothercare posted another big loss in the last financial year, but the UK retailer said it was making good progress with its turnaround plan.

VIDEO: Toxic rice causes concern in China

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:41:04 GMTA number of rice mills in the Chinese province of Hunan have been been closed down after dangerous levels of cadmium were found in samples, according to reports,

VIDEO: Singapore looks to profit from R&D

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:29:39 GMTSingapore has been spending heavily on becoming a research and development hub, in an attempt to differentiate itself from its economic rivals in the region.

Biting Apple: Taxing the big boys?

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

'Gang of four' aims to shake up Latam trade

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:47 GMTWhy Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru want to form a new trade bloc

Calculate your inflation rate

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

Is a paperless library still a library?

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:53:27 GMTGetting ready for bookless libraries

Some Day My Prints Will Come

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:04 GMT3D printing will revolutionise manufacturing, Peter Day argues

Cuba's sugar mills get lease of life

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:15:32 GMTWhy Cuba is investing in the sweet stuff