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Bailout talks to resume in Greece
Party leaders in Greece's governing coalition are to resume crisis talks on backing a 130bn-euro rescue plan needed to avoid a debt default.
Government to oppose rail bonuses
Transport Secretary Justine Greening says she will vote against bonuses for senior Network Rail executives at the company's annual general meeting.
China issues EU carbon tax 'ban'
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy
More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.
Work contacts 'cut dropout rate'
The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests.
Annuity sales 'unfair and opaque'
The way annuities are sold is costing half a million retirees each year as much as £1bn in future pension income, the National Association of Pension Funds says.
Work programme on track: Grayling
Around 20% of unemployed people who have been on the government's main welfare-to-work scheme, the Work Programme, for at least 6 months have been found a job, the BBC has learnt.
US job numbers show strong growth
The US economy created 243,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, official figures show.
New Virgin staff pay for checks
Virgin Atlantic is forcing successful job applicants to pay for their own criminal record checks, Radio 4's Money Box reveals.
High Streets bid for £1m funding
The government is looking for 12 run down High Streets in England to share £1m as a part of plans proposed by TV retail guru Mary Portas.
'Most' Portuguese unions back cuts
Most Portuguese unions back the government's structural reforms, the Portuguese economy minister, Alvaro Santos Pereira tells the BBC.
RBS boss calls for pay correction
The chairman of 82% taxpayer-owned Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) says banker pay has been "high for too long" and needs to be corrected.
Cold front ad for Mini backfires
An advertising agency for BMW pays to name Europe's cold weather "Cooper" in Germany, after the firm's Mini Cooper car, but the stunt backfires.
UK download speed gains 'uneven'
Ofcom reports a 22% gain in the UK's average broadband download speed between May and November, but not all ISPs improved.
1.1 million face £100 tax fines
Just over one million taxpayers face a penalty of £100 for failing to submit their self-assessment tax returns on time, HM Revenue and Customs says.
Personal insolvencies 'down 11%'
Fewer people were declared insolvent in 2011 in England and Wales than in 2010, but the number of companies going bust increased.
'Sale and rent back' closed down
The sale and rent back industry has been almost completely closed down, says the Financial Services Authority.
Greek leaders pause bailout talks
Party leaders in Greece's ruling coalition end talks on details for a crucial 130bn-euro EU rescue plan without agreement.
Service sector sees strong growth
The UK's service sector grew at its fastest rate since March 2011 in January, according to a closely watched survey.
Eurozone service sector growing
The eurozone's service sector grows for the first time in four months, although Spain and Italy continue to struggle.
Hungarian airline Malev collapses
Hungarian airline Malev ceases trading after 66 years after being ordered by the EU to repay state aid it has received.
Apple overturns Motorola's ban
Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.
Panasonic predicts a record loss
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic forecasts a record net annual loss of $10bn for the year to March.
England players go unsold at IPL
Seven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction.
Score draw in TV football case
The Premier League and the importers of foreign satellite TV decoder boxes and cards are both claiming victory after their latest court battle
Olympics 'boosting' Scots tourism
Tourist bookings for visits to Scotland around the time of the London Olympics are rising, it is claimed.
VIDEO: Your Money: Tips on money management
In this week's Your Money, Declan Curry looks problems with pensions, considers the benefits of credit unions and gets some top tips on how to manage your money.
VIDEO: RBS boss: Banker pay too high
RBS chairman Sir Philip Hampton says chief executive Stephen Hester was 'entitled' to a near-£1million share bonus, which he later turned down.
VIDEO: Can Germany teach UK about banking?
Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna explained why Labour was looking at international lessons of good practice in finance.
AUDIO: UK share of exports to India 'below Italy'
Just how good is the state of UK-India trade?
VIDEO: RBS chairman: 'Bankers' pay too high'
The chairman of Royal Bank of Scotland has admitted that bankers' salaries are too high and need to come down.
AUDIO: BGL's Winslow talks meerkats and management
Simon Jack hears from Peter Winslow, chief executive of BGL Group - the company behind compare the market.com among other businesses.
VIDEO: Tett: Don't blame just the bankers
The woman credited with foreseeing the financial crash claimed people love to bash the bankers but they were not the only ones to blame.
VIDEO: RBS chairman defends Hester bonus
The chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Sir Philip Hampton, has defended his decision to award a bonus to chief executive Stephen Hester.
Tales of woe from the roaming professionals
When working in a new country can prove unlucky
People problems plague Gulf start-ups
Staffing issues plague Gulf start-ups
Debt questions answered by an expert
A consumer expert answers readers' questions about debts
VIDEO: Do the super-rich pay their way?
Do the super-rich pay their way?
Credit unions hoping to widen net
Credit unions hope a new law will boost membership numbers
Test cricket on sticky wicket in Middle East
Why is the England-Pakistan Test match not bowling fans over?
Giving an invasive water pest the bullet
Wrestling one of the UK's most invasive pests
 
 

 

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