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Apple's Tim Cook defends tax claim

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:09 GMTApple boss Tim Cook defends the tech giant's tax strategy at a Senate hearing, after the firm is accused of being among the US's 'largest tax avoiders'.

Marks and Spencer sees profits fall

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:13:38 GMTMarks and Spencer reports a big fall in annual profits, as troubles in its clothing division continue.

Pound falls after dip in inflation

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:27 GMTThe pound falls after lower fuel prices lead to a lower-than-expected inflation rate of 2.4% for April.

Former Saab cars chiefs arrested

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:31:56 GMTThree former top executives from car maker Saab Automobile have been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of accounting fraud charges.

Scotland 'can afford independence'

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:21:09 GMTScotland can "more than afford" to be a successful independent country, its first minister says as he launches a paper outlining the nation's economic strength.

Cement firms warned over competition

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:10 GMTLack of competition in the UK cement market is costing consumers millions of pounds, the Competition Commission says.

Sharp jump in Royal Mail profits

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:58:23 GMTRoyal Mail's annual profits more than double, helped by strong growth in parcel deliveries as more people shop online.

London Market Report

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:55:42 GMTThe FTSE 100 rises again, but shares in cruise operator Carnival drop sharply after it warns of falling revenues.

Man Utd earns £60m in TV money

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:07:54 GMTManchester United earned a record £60.8m in Premier League television revenue this season on their way to their 20th English title.

G4S chief Nick Buckles steps down

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:03:15 GMTNick Buckles, the chief executive of global security group G4S, is to step down from his position at the end of May.

Vodafone sales hit by European slump

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:27:14 GMTVodafone's full-year sales slip for the first time in eight years as tough economic conditions in Europe take their toll on customers.

Data suggests housing market pick-up

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:08:09 GMTThe UK housing market is seeing a slight pick-up in activity with mortgage lending and prices both rising, figures suggest.

Asia boost to Burberry profits

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:52 GMTUK fashion brand Burberry reports a larger-than-expected rise in annual profits after a strong performance in Asia.

Bank Danamon stake sale approved

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:47:36 GMTSingapore's DBS Group receives long-awaited regulatory approval to buy a 40% stake in Indonesia's Bank Danamon

JP Morgan boss in shareholder revolt

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:44:31 GMTJP Morgan chairman and chief executive Jamie Dimon is facing a shareholder revolt as investors prepare to vote on whether he should be allowed to keep both jobs.

Tumblr 'will boost Yahoo revenue'

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:21:50 GMTYahoo says its $1.1bn (£723m) purchase of blogging platform Tumblr will boost its revenue as soon as 2014.

Back-to-work scheme failing, say MPs

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:14:09 GMTA scheme to help the unemployed find work appears to be failing the most disadvantaged jobseekers, MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee say.

Tax credits scam email warning

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:47:38 GMTPeople who receive tax credits are being warned about scam emails being sent out by fraudsters in an attempt to gather card details and passwords.

Graduate job opportunities 'rising'

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:23:43 GMTMore jobs will become available for graduates this year, research firm Income Data Services (IDS) has forecast, but pay is likely to be frozen.

PM warns overseas territories on tax

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:41:17 GMTDavid Cameron has called on British overseas territories to "get their house in order" and sign up to international treaties on tax.

China 'can't be free rider on trade'

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:43:56 GMTChina cannot be a "free rider" when it comes to global trade, the EU's trade commissioner, Karel De Gucht, warns.

High inflation 'cost UK GDP £10bn'

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:26:33 GMTHigh inflation has cost the UK economy £10bn over the last three years, says an influential report, and has now become a "permanent fixture".

Thousands rally to oppose Italy cuts

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:40:17 GMTTens of thousands of protesters, led by trade unionists, rally in the Italian capital Rome against the policies of the new coalition government.

The cassette makes a comeback

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:36:32 GMTThe humble cassette tape, a happy memory for many music fans of a certain age, stages a comeback for one Canadian company. Will the trend last?

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.

The US food firm spicing up exports

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:06:50 GMTMagic Seasonings, the spice company run by famous US chief Paul Prudhomme, tells the BBC's Kim Gittleson about its export success.

Man City form New York MLS franchise

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:08 GMTManchester City have announced a partnership with baseball's New York Yankees to form a new Major League Soccer franchise.

India cricketers' remand extended

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:41:34 GMTA court in India extends custody of three cricketers, arrested last week over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Games numbers 50% below target

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:21:59 GMTThe organisers of the World Police and Fire Games confirm the number of athletes who have signed up to take part so far is almost 50% below the 10,000 target.

VIDEO: Private jets flying high in downturn

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:01 GMTLuxury air travel in private jets continues despite struggles in the global economy

AUDIO: Royal Mail is 'a declining business'

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:47 GMTThe Business Secretary Vince Cable says "the big competitive threat to the Royal Mail is email".

VIDEO: Levi Roots: Mentor key to my success

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:42:30 GMTReggae musician-turned-entrepreneur Levi Roots explains why he is backing a government scheme to encourage more new business start ups.

VIDEO: Why did UK inflation rate fall?

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:16:10 GMTThe UK's inflation rate fell to 2.4% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics, down from 2.8% in March.

VIDEO: Apple chief hits back in tax row

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:31:10 GMTCEO Tim Cook has spoken out in defence of Apple, after a Senate committee accused the company of using "a complex web of offshore entities" to avoid paying billions of dollars in US income taxes.

VIDEO: Apple 'avoided $1m tax per hour'

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:56:27 GMTA Senate committee has accused Apple of using "a complex web of offshore entities" to avoid paying billions of dollars in US income taxes.

VIDEO: Stamp collecting big business in Asia

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:02:48 GMTThe UK-based experts in stamp collecting, Stanley Gibbons, recently opened its first office in Singapore to take advantage of growing interest in the hobby in Asia.

VIDEO: Investors show faith in JP Morgan boss

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:44:19 GMTJP Morgan chairman and chief executive Jamie Dimon will be allowed to keep both jobs after investors voted in his favour at the bank's annual meeting.

Calculate your inflation rate

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

Foreign comedians stand up for the UK

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:00 GMTWhy foreign comedians love the British comedy business

Luxury labels' designs on South East Asia

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:25:28 GMTLuxury labels target Singapore's best dressed

Tech finds profit in poo in Dubai

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:21 GMTFinding profit in poo in the Middle East

New Xbox readies for video games war

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:28:53 GMTWill Microsoft's new games machine win the next console war?

Clock ticks on Swiss banking secrecy

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:43:26 GMTSwiss banks creak under pressure to end trademark secrecy

Not your typical multimillionaire

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:35:09 GMTThe surprising life of a young multimillionaire