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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.

Ford to shut Australian production

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:26:26 GMTFord Motor says it will shut all its Australian manufacturing plants by October 2016, after more than 85 years making cars in the country.

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.

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.

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 00:02:13 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.

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.

Ireland calls for global tax action

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:59:42 GMTIreland, criticised for its tax regime and Apple's arrangements in the country, calls for cross-border international co-operation over tax.

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.

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.

Airbnb seeks to reassure members

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:08:18 GMTAirbnb tells its members "we are not going anywhere", after a judge in New York ruled a man who rented out his apartment on the site broke the law.

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.

Lloyds and RBS confident on capital

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:33:56 GMTLloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland have both expressed confidence in their capital positions following an assessment by regulators.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nationwide mortgage lending rises

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:27:11 GMTThe UK's largest building society, Nationwide, says its share of the mortgage market has reached a record high.

Japan sees 10th trade deficit in row

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:27:31 GMTJapan posts its tenth straight monthly trade deficit as a weaker yen increases the cost of imports more than it helps boost exports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IPL cricketer denies spot-fixing

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:32:18 GMTIndian fast bowler S Sreesanth, arrested last week over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League, insists he is innocent.

Pars United launch buy-out bid

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:37:35 GMTThe community group seeking to save administration-hit Dunfermline target £500,000 to buy the club.

Dundee fans to decide on US offer

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:18:39 GMTDundee's board says the fans will decide whether or not to accept an American investment deal worth about £700,000.

VIDEO: Swiss dilemma over bank secrecy

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:56:04 GMTAs EU leaders gather to discuss tax evasion, non-member Switzerland is under increasing pressure to abandon its long tradition of banking secrecy.

VIDEO: Meet the ‘Queen of North Shields’

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:47:18 GMTA former refugee living on an estate in Tyneside compares life for families living on the poverty line in England and Africa.

AUDIO: Profits 'could be apportioned in EU'

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:28:18 GMTPrem Sikka, Professor of Accountancy at Essex University, discusses how large companies could alter their tax arrangements.

VIDEO: Miliband: Do the right thing Google

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:54:17 GMTLabour leader Ed Miliband has said there needs to be transparency between countries so it is clear "how much tax is being paid and how much profit is being made" by multinational firms.

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: South Africa's growing prosperity

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:21:23 GMTAndrew Harding looks at an example of economic change at a shopping mall in the township of Alexandra.

VIDEO: Google boss: 'We follow tax laws'

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:16 GMTGoogle executive chairman Eric Schmidt has said he welcomes the current debate about tax avoidance by multinationals, but rejected criticism of his company's conduct.

VIDEO: Singapore's ethical jewellery outlet

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:26:38 GMTDesign Up Asia is a hand-made jewellery business with a difference - its products are sold online but many of its staff are women who work from home.

The growth of start-up competitions

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:09:57 GMTWhy so many new firms love awards

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

Apple tax: The Irish connection - Senate

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:12 GMTHow Apple routed earnings through overseas subsidiaries

Cuba's sugar mills get lease of life

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

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

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?