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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
Jail reckless bankers, says report new
Reckless bank bosses should be jailed and pay rules overhauled to end rewards for failure, according to a report by MPs and peers.
Japanese business to announce Northern Ireland jobs boost new
A Japanese company is set to announce a major jobs boost in Northern Ireland today in the wake of the G8 summit.
45.2m forced to flee homes - UN new
The United Nations refugee agency has revealed that more than 45.2 million people were forced to flee their homes last year, an 18-year high mainly due to wars in Syria, Afghanistan and other countries.
Latest Sport
Moyes era begins in Swansea new
Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.
Llambias resigns from Newcastle new
Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle, the club have announced.
North available for first Test new
British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.
Latest Showbiz
Edward Furlong charged with assault
Terminator 2 star Edward Furlong has been charged with assault after a May 21 incident in which his girlfriend called police and reported he attacked her.
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.