Equitable Life money bid expected
Pensioners hit by the Equitable Life scandal are to make a final bid to persuade the government to pay them full compensation.
Pensioners hit by the Equitable Life scandal are to make a final bid to persuade the government to pay them full compensation.
Overseas demand 'boosts UK firms'
Rising overseas demand has created buoyant conditions for manufacturers in the UK, an industry report suggests, though threats remain.
Rising overseas demand has created buoyant conditions for manufacturers in the UK, an industry report suggests, though threats remain.
Need to cut deficit 'supported'
Many people are in favour of reducing the deficit but they are less clear about where cuts should be made, a BBC poll suggests.
Many people are in favour of reducing the deficit but they are less clear about where cuts should be made, a BBC poll suggests.
South Africa miners start strike
Thousands of South African platinum miners at the Northam mine begin a strike in support of a 15% pay claim.
Thousands of South African platinum miners at the Northam mine begin a strike in support of a 15% pay claim.
BP well 'poses no further risk'
The official in charge of cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill says the well which caused the damage is no longer a risk to the environment.
The official in charge of cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill says the well which caused the damage is no longer a risk to the environment.
Six million facing new tax bills
HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418.
HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418.
Rovers takeover man left UK debts
The Indian businessman hoping to buy Blackburn Rovers, Ahsan Ali Syed, left a trail of debt from his time in the UK, 5 live Investigates reveals.
The Indian businessman hoping to buy Blackburn Rovers, Ahsan Ali Syed, left a trail of debt from his time in the UK, 5 live Investigates reveals.
UN calls special food price talks
The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices.
The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices.
Security stepped up at Kabul Bank
Armed police are posted outside the main branch of Kabul Bank as customers continue to withdraw money amid fears it may collapse.
Armed police are posted outside the main branch of Kabul Bank as customers continue to withdraw money amid fears it may collapse.
Petrobras files $65bn share offer
The Brazilian state oil company, Petrobras, unveils plans to sell up to $64.5bn of new stock, in one of the world's largest share offers.
The Brazilian state oil company, Petrobras, unveils plans to sell up to $64.5bn of new stock, in one of the world's largest share offers.
HSBC threatens to quit London HQ
HSBC may quit its London headquarters if the UK government decides to break up big banks, a senior executive says.
HSBC may quit its London headquarters if the UK government decides to break up big banks, a senior executive says.
Bank customers in 'dire poverty'
Banks are accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.
Banks are accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.
Industry fears over cheaper coins
Vending machine companies warn cheaper "steel" 5p and 10p coins being considered by the Treasury could cost the industry millions of pounds.
Vending machine companies warn cheaper "steel" 5p and 10p coins being considered by the Treasury could cost the industry millions of pounds.
Shift in home loan availability
The cost of mortgages is continuing to fall and they are becoming more accessible to some borrowers, figures show.
The cost of mortgages is continuing to fall and they are becoming more accessible to some borrowers, figures show.
Nigerian economy 'to grow by 10%'
Nigeria's economy will hit double-digit growth by the end of 2011 or early 2012, the country's finance minister says.
Nigeria's economy will hit double-digit growth by the end of 2011 or early 2012, the country's finance minister says.
