Bad weather hits retail sales again
UK retail sales in April were 1.3% lower than in March as bad weather continued to dent spending, official figures show.
UK retail sales in April were 1.3% lower than in March as bad weather continued to dent spending, official figures show.
Government borrowing revised down
The government borrowed slightly less than first thought in the 2012-13 financial year, the latest official figures suggest.
The government borrowed slightly less than first thought in the 2012-13 financial year, the latest official figures suggest.
SAP in autism recruitment drive
German software company SAP says it hopes to recruit hundreds of people with autism, saying they have a unique talent for information technology.
German software company SAP says it hopes to recruit hundreds of people with autism, saying they have a unique talent for information technology.
HMRC to miss tax credit fraud target
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.
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.
Sony to discuss spin-off suggestion
Sony says it will consider a proposal from one of its biggest shareholders that it should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business.
Sony says it will consider a proposal from one of its biggest shareholders that it should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business.
Lloyds in 'strong capital position'
Lloyds Banking Group says it will be able to meet new capital requirements without issuing new shares or securities.
Lloyds Banking Group says it will be able to meet new capital requirements without issuing new shares or securities.
Venezuela ends toilet paper shortage
Venezuela's National Assembly backs plans to import 39 million rolls of toilet paper, in an effort to relieve a chronic shortage.
Venezuela's National Assembly backs plans to import 39 million rolls of toilet paper, in an effort to relieve a chronic shortage.
SSE profits up after cold weather
The cold weather helps energy supplier SSE to report a rise in profits, despite disruption from heavy snow and a fine from regulators.
The cold weather helps energy supplier SSE to report a rise in profits, despite disruption from heavy snow and a fine from regulators.
Apple's Tim Cook defends tax claim
Apple boss Tim Cook defends its tax strategy at a Senate hearing, after the tech giant is accused of being among America's largest tax avoiders.
Apple boss Tim Cook defends its tax strategy at a Senate hearing, after the tech giant is accused of being among America's largest tax avoiders.
Nationwide mortgage lending rises
The UK's largest building society, Nationwide, says its share of the mortgage market has reached a record high.
The UK's largest building society, Nationwide, says its share of the mortgage market has reached a record high.
Microsoft unveils Xbox One console
Microsoft unveils the third generation of its video games console in an event at its headquarters at Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft unveils the third generation of its video games console in an event at its headquarters at Redmond, Washington.
Cameron to push EU on tax avoidance
David Cameron is to urge EU leaders to back action against tax evasion and "aggressive" tax avoidance but business warns politicians against moralising on the issue.
David Cameron is to urge EU leaders to back action against tax evasion and "aggressive" tax avoidance but business warns politicians against moralising on the issue.
Japan sees 10th trade deficit in row
Japan posts its tenth straight monthly trade deficit as a weaker yen increases the cost of imports more than it helps boost exports.
Japan posts its tenth straight monthly trade deficit as a weaker yen increases the cost of imports more than it helps boost exports.
Hong Kong probes commodities market
Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange, which trades commodities, is being probed by the police and market regulators over alleged financial irregularities.
Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange, which trades commodities, is being probed by the police and market regulators over alleged financial irregularities.
Record closing high for US shares
Shares on Wall Street picked up on Tuesday to a new all-time high as investors bet that the US central bank would continue supporting the economy.
Shares on Wall Street picked up on Tuesday to a new all-time high as investors bet that the US central bank would continue supporting the economy.
