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OFT vows to continue banking fight
The Office of Fair Trading has pledged to continue its fight with banks despite giving up its legal battle on unauthorised overdraft charges.
Recession drags on in third quarter
The economy shrank by a worse-than-expected 0.2% between July and September as the UK's record recession dragged on, official figures show.
UK recession 'ended in third quarter'
The recession all but ended between July and September, official figures are expected to show.
National Irish Bank to cut 150 jobs
More than 150 National Irish Bank staff are facing redundancy after the finance house revealed it was virtually halving its High Street presence.
November trading 'disappointing'
Christmas is still "all to play for" after the high street suffered disappointing November trading, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said.
Labour market 'on road to recovery'
The labour market was on the "long road to recovery", with employers more likely to hire staff, a survey has revealed.
Stocks end mixed after brief gain
Even the prospect that interest rates will remain low couldn't bring out buyers in the stock market.
EasyJet pull out of East Midlands
Budget airline easyJet have announced cuts that will see it pull out of one airport and reduce capacity by 20% at another.
Caravan firm eyes recovery signs
Caravan and motor home retailer Discover Leisure has posted a £16.7 million loss but said that the decline in sales of its vehicles was slowing.
Anger over windfall tax on bonuses
Banking chiefs have reacted angrily to suggestions that a windfall tax on bonuses could be included in the Chancellor's Pre-Budget Report.
Banks' tax leaves FTSE 100 lower
The London market has searched for direction as financial firms were out of favour amid reports of a windfall tax on banks.
Shanks mulls bid interest
Waste management company Shanks has signalled its willingness to accept a £600 million takeover offer.
Tesco slashes upmarket range prices
Tesco has thrown down the gauntlet to upmarket rivals after the supermarket giant slashed prices on its luxury Finest range in a bid to tap into a trend for shoppers to trade up over Christmas.
PM pledge over 'culture of excess'
Moves to curb a "culture of excess" in public sector pay were unveiled by Gordon Brown as part of a bid to slash £12 billion from spending over the next four years.
Watchdog in energy pricing warning
Energy companies have been warned by the industry watchdog against using investment plans "as a shameful excuse to overcharge consumers".
Cadbury to respond to Kraft offer
Dairy Milk maker Cadbury is due to launch its defence against Kraft's hostile takeover bid on December 14, the UK firm has announced.
Cost of US bailout cut dramatically
The Obama administration plans to cut its estimate of the projected costs of the government bailout programme by more than 200 billion dollars (£121bn), a US Treasury official has said.
Pension deficits hitting firms hard
Final salary pension deficits are hitting the competitiveness of UK firms and making it harder for them to restructure, research has shown.
Biscuit a big break for Fairtrade
Britain's biggest-selling chocolate biscuit is going Fairtrade in the New Year in a "breakthrough" for the campaign to promote fairly traded goods, it has been announced.
Windfall tax on bankers possible
Chancellor Alistair Darling is widely expected to announce a raft of tax increases for the better off when he delivers his Pre-Budget Report on Wednesday.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
Latest News
Brazil protesters keep up pressure
Thousands of demonstrators have flooded into a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the state of public transport, schools and other public services.
Google asks court to lift gag order
Google has sharply challenged the US government's gag order on its internet surveillance programme, citing what it described as a constitutional free speech right to divulge how many requests it receives from the government for data about its customers in the name of national security.
Stars mark Israeli leader's 90th
Hollywood superstars have joined Israeli and global leaders and local celebrities to honour president Shimon Peres for his forthcoming 90th birthday, reflecting world respect for one of the country's peace pioneers.
Latest Sport
Defeat 'hurts like hell' - Parling new
British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Warren Gatland's side were edged out by the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.
Carroll passes West Ham medical new
Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.
Carroll to undergo West Ham medical
Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.
Latest Showbiz
Apprentice hopeful 'nightmare date'
Apprentice candidate Alex Mills plays the role of a nightmare date - as a team leader steps down for the first time in the history of the BBC One show.
Bieber's car hits man in Hollywood
Los Angeles police have confirmed Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood.
Helen Flanagan 'shaken' by break-in
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed.
