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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
Probe after find at mobster's home new
The FBI has found possible human remains in a dig at the New York City house once occupied by a famous gangster.
Caviar for Derry's Leah Totton after another Apprentice win new
Leah Totton enjoyed caviar in Mayfair after another winning week on The Apprentice.
Warning to terrorists: hiding behind a balaclava won't mask your guilt new
It is the latest weapon in the fight against paramilitaries, unmasking gunmen at the click of a button.
Latest Sport
Australia name team to face the British and Irish Lions in first test new
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Howley: Best to come from North new
Rob Howley has declared that the British and Irish Lions have yet to see the best of George North after the Wales wing was passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia.
O'Connor to start for Australia new
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Latest Showbiz
Premiere kicks off film festival new
A European premiere attended by actors Brian Cox and Ewen Bremner has kicked off the 67th Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
Gabz rushes out Talent single new
Britain's Got Talent finalist Gabz Gardiner is to rush release the song she performed on the talent show after dazzling programme boss Simon Cowell.
Stars join 'inspirational' children
Former Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt, Strictly Come Dancing's Robin Windsor and soul singer Beverley Knight have met a group of 20 inspirational children diagnosed with cancer.
