BP well 'poses no further risk'

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:27:10 GMT

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

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:40:43 GMT

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

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:02:53 GMT

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

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:40:42 GMT

The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices.

Long lines at troubled Kabul Bank

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:47:12 GMT

Afghans have continued to withdraw money from the country's largest bank, Kabul Bank, over fears it may collapse.

Petrobras files $65bn share offer

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:12:33 GMT

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

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:19:19 GMT

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'

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:02:20 GMT

Banks are accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.

Industry fears over cheaper coins

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:12:04 GMT

Vending machine companies warn cheaper "steel" 5p and 10p coins being considered by the Treasury could cost the industry millions of pounds.

Nigerian economy 'to grow by 10%'

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:04:42 GMT

Nigeria's economy will hit double-digit growth by the end of 2011 or early 2012, the country's finance minister says.

Shift in home loan availability

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:07:48 GMT

The cost of mortgages is continuing to fall and they are becoming more accessible to some borrowers, figures show.

US sees 54,000 jobs go in August

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:05:17 GMT

The US economy shed another 54,000 jobs in August, the third month in a row that jobs have been lost, official figures show.

UK builders and services falter

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:47:47 GMT

New data shows new construction orders contracted in the second quarter, while the services sector slowed sharply in August.

'Big drop' in alcohol consumption

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:50:14 GMT

Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.

Europe agrees finance watchdogs

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:52:42 GMT

The European Union agrees to reform financial supervision, with new agencies to oversee banks, insurers and financial markets.

Four power firms face sales probe

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:20:04 GMT

Four of the "big six" UK energy suppliers are to be investigated amid concerns of mis-selling to customers, the regulator says.

House prices fall again in August

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:44:18 GMT

House prices fell for the second month in a row in August, according to the Nationwide building society.

Plans for more £5 notes in ATMs

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:33:20 GMT

All banks and building societies have put in place plans to begin dispensing £5 notes from the cash machines, a report reveals.

Russia extends grain export ban

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:39:21 GMT

Russia will consider lifting its grain export ban only after the next year's harvest has been reaped, Vladimir Putin says.

ECB ups eurozone growth forecasts

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:32:34 GMT

The European Central Bank raises its forecast for eurozone growth for this year and next year, and keeps interest rates on hold.

Mozambique prices 'irreversible'

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:10:45 GMT

The government of Mozambique says price rises which have led to deadly riots are "irreversible", as Maputo residents are urged to continue their protests.

Chinese consider rival Potash bid

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:48:01 GMT

Chinese investors approach Canadian pension fund over a possible rival bid for the fertiliser giant Potash Corporation.

Andean gold in $3bn bidding war

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:57:04 GMT

Rival Canadian gold mining companies, Goldcorp and El Dorado, lock horns in a $3bn fight to buy up Andean Resources.

Burger King is sold for $3.26bn

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:51:38 GMT

Burger King is being sold to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26bn (£2.1bn), it has been announced.

Delhi loses patience with Commonwealth Games

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:51:45 GMT

The Commonwealth Games were meant to showcase Delhi, but the Indian capital is struggling to be ready on time amid accusations of poor planning, reports the BBC's Geeta Pandey.

Hawk-Eye firm lined up for sale

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:14:20 GMT

The British company behind the Hawk-Eye ball-tracking technology used in tennis and cricket is to be put up for sale.

Premier League spending tumbles

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:14:41 GMT

Spending by English Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window has tumbled 22% from last year, a report says.

Tourism near the Gaza border

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:43:21 GMT

At the Zikim Kibbutz, near Ashkelon in southern Israel, tourists come in to see what life is like living just a short distance from the Gaza border.

Cairo literary business booming

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:50:18 GMT

Egypt's literary scene is thriving, with a new generation of writers and poets taking advantage of an increasing number of small publishers and social networking sites to get their work noticed.

Banks leave customers in 'poverty'

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:29:15 GMT

High Street banks have been accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.

Wrong tax bill for millions in UK

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:44:34 GMT

Almost six million people in the UK have paid the wrong amount of income tax in the past year, with some facing a bill of up to £1,400 - although others can expect a rebate.

Shopping malls: saviour or curse?

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:02:39 GMT

Meadowhall in Sheffield was one of the first giant shopping centres in the UK. What sort of effect has it had on the local area?

3D cameras and web TVs on show

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:19:14 GMT

Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs.

Travel compensation and charges

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:09:35 GMT

Travel expert Simon Calder has more advice for people doing battle with airlines and agents.

Global food prices reach 20 year high

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:11:07 GMT

Global food prices have reached a 20 year high and there are concerns they could climb even further after Russia decided to extend its ban on wheat exports.

Past is the future

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:21:05 GMT

The lacemaking factory going back to traditional methods to survive

Massive Mini

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:28:44 GMT

How far can BMW stretch the brand before it snaps?

Rush to buy

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:27:25 GMT

Fear sparks stockpiling of food in Russia as prices soar

Paying the price

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:06:26 GMT

PayPal's co-founder worked so hard he would sleep in the office

Expert views

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:08:15 GMT

Economists remain divided over the merits of spending cuts

Stock market gloom

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:39:42 GMT

August was tough, but there were glimmers of hope

Bird business

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:51:03 GMT

The back-breaking, ear-splitting work on Peru's guano islands