Outrage at RBS boss's bonus deal
A £963,000 bonus in shares awarded to Royal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester is strongly criticised by politicians and unions.
A £963,000 bonus in shares awarded to Royal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester is strongly criticised by politicians and unions.
US economic growth rate picks up
The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says.
The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says.
Greece debt talks 'close to deal'
Greece could reach a deal with its creditors over the weekend, according to the EU's Economic Commissioner, Olli Rehn.
Greece could reach a deal with its creditors over the weekend, according to the EU's Economic Commissioner, Olli Rehn.
Tackling inequality 'a priority'
Growing inequality should now be the priority for leaders after the economic crisis, senior figures at the World Economic Forum say.
Growing inequality should now be the priority for leaders after the economic crisis, senior figures at the World Economic Forum say.
VIDEO: Tupperware boss gives Davos advice
Davos veteran Rick Goings, boss of Tupperware, offers "dos and don'ts" for first-time visitors to the World Economic Forum.
Davos veteran Rick Goings, boss of Tupperware, offers "dos and don'ts" for first-time visitors to the World Economic Forum.
Davos 2012: Who's afraid of China?
Davos comes to terms with a new global power
Davos comes to terms with a new global power
Davos 2012: Setting the gloom level to 11
There's a gloomy mood at this year's meeting of the WEF
There's a gloomy mood at this year's meeting of the WEF
Fines threat for credit messages
Firms face raids and fines of up to £500,000 for sending unsolicited text messages about credit or compensation.
Firms face raids and fines of up to £500,000 for sending unsolicited text messages about credit or compensation.
Bank scraps charity credit cards
Halifax and Bank of Scotland charity credit cards which have helped to raise millions of pounds will be withdrawn, Lloyds Banking Group announces
Halifax and Bank of Scotland charity credit cards which have helped to raise millions of pounds will be withdrawn, Lloyds Banking Group announces
Osborne unveils UK financial bill
The Chancellor George Osborne has revealed details about the new Financial Services Bill that will overhaul regulation of the sector.
The Chancellor George Osborne has revealed details about the new Financial Services Bill that will overhaul regulation of the sector.
Fitch downgrades Italy and Spain
Five eurozone economies, including Italy and Spain, are downgraded by rating agency Fitch, citing financial weakness during the debt crisis.
Five eurozone economies, including Italy and Spain, are downgraded by rating agency Fitch, citing financial weakness during the debt crisis.
Spain jobless passes five million
Spain's unemployment figure rose above the five million mark in the last quarter of 2011, official figures show.
Spain's unemployment figure rose above the five million mark in the last quarter of 2011, official figures show.
Carmaker Ford's profits increase
US carmaker Ford has reported a surge in profits in 2011, fuelled by a one-off payment and strong sales in its home country.
US carmaker Ford has reported a surge in profits in 2011, fuelled by a one-off payment and strong sales in its home country.
Hundreds of jobs to go at Serco
Outsourcing group Serco announces it is to cut 500 jobs in the UK, mostly at the company's head office in Hampshire.
Outsourcing group Serco announces it is to cut 500 jobs in the UK, mostly at the company's head office in Hampshire.
Top Euro MP quits in piracy row
A European Parliament rapporteur has stood down in protest as a controversial anti-piracy agreement is signed by several countries.
A European Parliament rapporteur has stood down in protest as a controversial anti-piracy agreement is signed by several countries.
