BBC Business News
Germany reports sluggish growth (Fri, 24 May 2013 08:53:22 GMT)
Germany's economy barely grew in the first quarter of the year, figures show, as private consumption helped offset shrinking exports and investment.
London Market Report (Fri, 24 May 2013 11:27:38 GMT)
London's leading shares lose further ground in Friday morning trading, extending Thursday's global sell-off.
Manchester United cuts debt costs (Fri, 24 May 2013 08:07:21 GMT)
Manchester United has struck a new loan deal to cut the amount of interest it pays on its huge debts.
Second RBS apology for app glitch (Fri, 24 May 2013 12:02:38 GMT)
RBS has apologised for the second time in two months after customers were unable to login to their accounts through their mobile phone app.
Euro bank chief sees UK improvements (Thu, 23 May 2013 22:04:57 GMT)
European Central Bank president Mario Draghi, visiting London's City district, says he sees "signs of tangible improvements" in the UK economy.
Co-op halts new business lending (Fri, 24 May 2013 09:33:50 GMT)
Co-operative Bank has stopped offering new business loans amid concerns over its capital position and talks with UK regulators.
Amazon reveals fan fiction platform (Fri, 24 May 2013 11:41:33 GMT)
Fan 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 GMT)
A lack of confidence among consumers has pushed up savings levels in the last year despite the low rates of interest available, banks say.
Poor countries take on tax avoiders (Thu, 23 May 2013 23:02:46 GMT)
Developing countries are trying to stop mining companies shifting billions of dollars in profits out of their countries, depriving them of much-needed tax revenue.
Latam 'gang of four' scrap tariffs (Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:37 GMT)
Four 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 08:08:04 GMT)
Shares in Japan have closed 0.89% higher, one day after Thursday's global sell-off in shares.
Nissan recalls over 800,000 vehicles (Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:53 GMT)
Nissan says it plans to recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide due to a faulty steering wheel.
JP Morgan fined £3m for failings (Thu, 23 May 2013 12:48:54 GMT)
JP Morgan's international bank division has been fined £3m by the Financial Conduct Authority for failures in client advice and record-keeping.
Tata Steel swings to a loss (Thu, 23 May 2013 15:12:14 GMT)
Tata 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 GMT)
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is grilled by judges in Paris over a big payout to a tycoon when she was French finance minister.
UK first quarter growth unchanged (Thu, 23 May 2013 10:46:10 GMT)
The 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.
Mozambique mines 'hurt locals' (Thu, 23 May 2013 16:44:06 GMT)
International mining companies operating in Mozambique are failing in their obligation to people displaced by coal mining, says Human Rights Watch.
Tuition fee 'could be cut to £6,000' (Thu, 23 May 2013 01:01:54 GMT)
Tuition fees in England could be limited to £6,000 per year and remain cost-neutral to universities and the Treasury, research suggests.
Couple's £163,000 phone bill shock (Wed, 22 May 2013 11:55:08 GMT)
A 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.
HMRC to miss tax credit fraud target (Wed, 22 May 2013 09:32:49 GMT)
The 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.
IMF: UK 'long way from recovery' (Wed, 22 May 2013 14:22:33 GMT)
The UK economy is still a long way from "a strong and sustainable recovery", the International Monetary Fund warns.
Bernanke hails benefits of stimulus (Wed, 22 May 2013 19:23:54 GMT)
US 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 GMT)
The 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 GMT)
In 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 GMT)
Launching 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 GMT)
Karen 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 GMT)
The 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 GMT)
A 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 GMT)
Germany's Bundesliga warns moving the 2022 World Cup to the Qatari winter could lead to legal challenges by European Leagues.
VIDEO: Hugh's review: Stock markets volatile (Fri, 24 May 2013 12:20:28 GMT)
It 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.
