HSBC to probe 'criminal' accounts
HSBC bank says it is looking into allegations that criminals have used offshore accounts at its Jersey operation for money laundering......
Bank hands QE income to Treasury
The Bank of England is to give the Treasury 35bn cash it has earned in interest on government debt it holds via quantitative easing......
Citigroup's Pandit receives $15m
Former chief executive of Citigroup Vikram Pandit receives $15m after resigning from the banking giant last month......
Lockheed boss resigns over affair
US defence company Lockheed Martin says its incoming president and chief executive officer has resigned over a relationship with a subordinate......
Administrator cuts 330 Comet jobs
The joint adminstrators of Comet announce 330 jobs will go at the failed retailer's head office and other support centres......
Chevron appeals against freeze
Two Chevron subsidiaries in Argentina appeal against an asset freeze ordered by a judge as part of an environmental damages claim in Ecuador......
IAG reveals 4,500 Iberia job cuts
British Airways-owner IAG announces 4,500 job cuts at Iberia as part of a widely anticipated restructuring of the Spanish carrier......
Greece in bid for bridge finance
Greece makes an urgent bid to raise funds from the financial markets in case it does not receive the next tranche of international bailout aid in time......
Chelsea's first Abramovich profit
Champions League holders Chelsea Football Club report a profit of 1.4m for the financial year to July 2012......
Groupon hit as results disappoint
Shares in US online voucher firm Groupon tumble 30% after its third quarter revenues missed analysts' expectations......
Construction output falls further
UK construction activity fell 13.1% in September from a year ago, as the sector's downturn steepened, official figures show......
UK to end financial aid to India
The UK is to cease giving direct financial support to India by 2015 in recognition of its status as a major economic force, focusing instead on technical assistance......
Gazprom pressed to quit Kurdistan
Iraq warns the Russian energy giant Gazprom to give up oil deals in the Kurdistan region or pull out of a contract for the Badra oilfield......
Diageo in United Spirits deal
UK drinks giant Diageo is buying a majority stake in India's United Spirits group for 1.28bn ($2.04bn)......
HGV speed limit 'could be raised'
Roads minister unveils plans to increase the speed limit for HGVs to boost business and cut congestion......
More losses at Credit Agricole
Credit Agricole bank reports a big loss after the sale of its Greek operation Emporiki costs it nearly 2bn euros......
Hornby hit by poor Olympic sales
Hornby reports a half-year loss of 0.5m, with the toymaker blaming weak UK and Olympic sales, and disruption at a key Chinese supplier......
Bid to postpone 3p fuel duty rise
Labour is to force a Commons vote on Monday that it hopes will lead to the postponement of a planned 3p per litre rise in fuel duty in January......
OECD: 'Dramatic shift' in power
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is predicting a "dramatic shift" in the balance of economic power......
China data adds to recovery hopes
China reports encouraging economic data, indicating that growth in the world's second-largest economy may be rebounding......
Axa call centre jobs 'at risk'
A small number of jobs are put "at risk" at a call centre in Stockton......
Ghana seek Man City partnership
Ghana are set for talks with with Manchester City over a deal that will allow them to tap into the club's coaching and marketing expertise......
Hearts share offer is to pay tax
Sergejus Fedotovas admits Hearts' share offer aimed to help pay the tax bill that has resulted in a winding-up order......
VIDEO: 'We can't cut our way to prosperity'
President Barack Obama has used a television address to say the wealthy must pay more tax if the US is to avoid a looming budget crisis......
AUDIO: How new Lord Mayor will help the City
The 685th lord mayor of London takes up his post today and his brief is to promote and support the people and businesses of the City of London......
VIDEO: Latvia pushes to join eurozone
Latvia is pushing ahead with plans to become the 18th member of the eurozone on 1 January 2014 despite scepticism among the population.....
VIDEO: 'Criminal' accounts probed by HSBC
HSBC bank says it is looking into allegations that criminals have used offshore accounts at its Jersey operation for money laundering......
AUDIO: China's slowdown 'just the hors d'oeuvre'
In the last 30 years China has undergone the greatest economic boom in the history of the world but as the country prepares to transfer leadership growth seems to be slowing down......
VIDEO: IAG reveals 4,500 Iberia job cuts
British Airways-owner IAG announces 4,500 job cuts at Iberia as part of a widely anticipated restructuring of the Spanish carrier......
AUDIO: More Scottish clubs 'in financial trouble'
The finances of Scottish football clubs have worsened in the last six months, according to a survey......
AUDIO: Peston: HSBC suffering severe reputational damage
HSBC bank says it is looking into allegations that criminals have used offshore accounts at its Jersey operation for money laundering......
Dad builds video baby monitor
The man who developed his own video baby monitor.....
Beating the recruitment machines
How to land a job in the era of the online application.....
Peace finally breaks over bananas
The long-running banana trade war finally ends.....
Friday Boss: Casino architect Paul Steelman
Casino architect says Las Vegas still has what it takes.....
Ferran Adria: From kitchens to computers
El Bulli chef Ferran Adria on his new food technology.....
How did the PPI bill ever get so big?
How did the PPI mis-selling bill get so big?.....
Why China can't be beaten at novelty cuckoo clocks
Why China couldn't be beaten for novelty cuckoo clocks.....
Obama insists on tax hike for rich as part of fiscal deal
Nov. 10 - U.S. President Obama insists on tax hike for rich as part of fiscal deal in his weekly address. Deborah Lutterbeck reports......
Wall St. up but Washington wary
Nov 9 - Summary of business headlines: Wall Street rises and falls as President Obama discusses the fiscal cliff; U.S. consumer sentiment hits five-year high; J.C. Penney continues to struggle with turnaround. Conway G. Gittens reports......
FACTBOX: The poop on Groupon
Nov 9 - Groupon shares have tumbled from $26 on its first day of trading to today's close of $2.76, taking CEO Andrew Mason from billionaire to mere millionaire......
Apple falls from the tree
Nov 9 - Apple is rolling out products as it deals with management shake-ups, supply chain snarls and increased competition prompting some of its biggest shareholders to sell. Jill Bennett reports......
U.S. Week Ahead: Three headaches for investors
The world will be watching the tumultuous negotiations between Obama and the GOP over the fiscal cliff, what the Fed's Ben Bernanke has to say about the economy and an EU meeting about Greece's debt......
Reuters Right Now: Investors unconvinced of "fiscal cliff" compromise
White House Correspondent Jeff Mason says the dip in markets immediately following President Obama's first post re-election speech means investors do not see "cliff" compromise any time soon......
Obama calls for balanced approach to avoid "fiscal cliff"
Nov. 9 - U.S. President Barack Obama calls for a balanced approach to avoid the fiscal cliff of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts due take place in January. Deborah Lutterbeck reports......
Daily Digit: $1.8 billion
Nov. 09 - Priceline.com offers to buy Kayak Software for $1.8 billion. Conway G. Gittens reports......
Europe's pain as search for solutions continues
Nov. 09 - The euro dropped to a two-month low against the U.S. dollar on Friday and could extend losses as fears mounted that the euro zone's debt crisis and deteriorating economic conditions could drag down global growth. Matt Cowan reports......
Breakingviews: Why the GOP lost the election
Nov 9 - Edward Hadas and Martin Hutchinson discuss whether U.S. Republicans need to change their stance on immigration to win the White House in 2016......
Trading at Noon: JC Penney pounded; Kayak's wise travels
Nov 9 - JC Penney sales plunge as shoppers spurn its new price strategy, and Kayak sails to Priceline in $1.8 bln deal......
4,500 jobs to be cut at Iberia
Nov. 09 - British Airways owner IAG will axe almost a quarter of Iberia's workforce and cut capacity to save the loss-making Spanish flag carrier and restore group profitability. Joanne Nicholson reports......
Europe Week Ahead: Spain in focus as ECOFIN meets
Nov. 9 - Euro zone finance ministers meet on issues including Spain and potential conditions attached to any bailout......
The fungal threat to Brit businesses
Nov. 9 - Inspectors are desperately trying to find out how a fungus from continental Europe arrived in Britain, where its threatening to wipe out the ash tree along with a number of businesses that rely on it. Hayley Platt reports......
Reuters Asks: Why watch China?
Nov. 9 - Eyes are on China during the leadership's once in a decade transition - but what how will it impact the global economy?.....
3XSQ: Quarterly sales at Penney plummet
Nov 9 - J.C. Penney reported a much worse-than-expected decline in quarterly sales at stores open at least a year, after it got rid of most coupons and sales earlier this year......
Analyst: Munis to weather Sandy cleanup
Nov 9 - As the Northeast grapples with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, one bond expert says munis should be stable but that smaller authorities will have a tougher time than their larger counterparts......
Breakingviews: Lonmin spurns Xstrata - for now
Breakingviews......
Allianz CFO speaks to Reuters after Q3 results
Nov. 9 - We quiz Allianz CFO Oliver Baete about the company's third-quarter results.....
British fashion fans keep up with the Kardashians
Nov. 9 - Arcadia owner Philip Green enlists the star power of Kardashian sisters Kim and Kourtney for his Dorothy Perkins fashion chain......
Daily Digit: China's economy perks up
Nov. 9 - Fresh industrial production data among a raft of figures showing China's lukewarm rebound is on track. Tara Joseph reports......
Obama and Xi: Personalities and politics
Nov. 9 - With China and U.S. relations in a crucial phase, how do the leaders of the world's two biggest economies stack up?.....
Reuters Today: Don't bank on China rebound
Nov. 9 - A slew of China data beats expectations, but analysts say the numbers still aren't strong enough to mean a rebound is assured in Q4......
Asia Week Ahead: China to reveal leadership line-up
Breakingviews......
Factbox: Big names best bet for big bucks in art
Nov. 9 - Famous pieces by big names still do well at auction, but the broader market for art shows signs of going soft.....
Think Tank: Explore benefits of staying local
The considerable benefits to a SME in having a local identity.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/2574d218/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/14865929.....
Power firm to reignite row over profits
Power supplier SSE will reignite the political row over energy company earnings this week when it is expected to report a leap of as much as 30pc in first-half profits.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/56830.....
More wobbles on Wall St, but US is better bet than Europe
The market reaction to President Barack Obama's victory in the US presidential election was surprising when you consider that nothing really changed last Tuesday - same man in the Oval Office, same balance of power in the Senate and House of Represen.....
Compromise can save Obama from fiscal cliff
"We're not as cynical as the pundits believe," proclaimed President Barack Obama last Wednesday. "We are greater than the sum of our individual ambitions."<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/2574d21b/.....
Why superpower leaders should leave well alone
Jim O'Neill asks is anything different after the US presidential election<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/2574d21c/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com.....
Sainsbury's sales put rivals in the shade
J Sainsbury and Asda will this week up the pressure on under-performing rivals Tesco and Wm Morrison Supermarkets by reporting solid sales growth.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/2574d21d/mf.gif' b.....
Inflation will rise faster than expected
The spectre of inflation will rear its head again this week when the official measure comes off its three year low and the Bank of England warns that prices will rise faster than expected in the coming year.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://te.....
Further protests in Athens ahead of key vote
Several hundred Greek civil servants staged a protest in front of parliament in Athens on Saturday as lawmakers inside debated a draft 2013 budget ahead of a key vote.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300.....
China attacks US 'cold war mentality' over Huawei
China's commerce minister has attacked the US for its "Cold War mentality" over claims that Chinese telecoms maker Huawei poses a security risk because of its links to the Communist party.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.....
EU budget talks collapse following rows over funding increase
Talks to agree the European Union's budget for next year broke down amid rows involving among member states including Britain.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25718299/mf.gif' border='0'/><br.....
Almost half of first-time buyers are forced to opt for affordable housing schemes
Forty-six per cent of those buying a home for the first time are turning to shared ownership or shared equity<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25704ab9/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/>&.....
Child benefit: we answer your questions
Many readers don't understand the new tax and have emailed us for help. Here, our experts respond.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/2570417d/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=".....
Reality Opera about the stock market
'Open Outcry' is a musical performance that is created by the ebb and flow of emotion and money on a stock trading floor.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/2570417f/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/>.....
Mis-sold PPI? Delete those texts and claim yourself
The claims management industry has grown dramatically over the past five years, but that doesn't mean we have to use one of these companies to claim compensation for mis-sold payment protection insurance. Making a claim is a simple task that you can .....
Citigroup hands former chief Vikram Pandit $15m
Citigroup has handed former chief executive Vikram Pandit more than $15m as a settlement.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/256eccf8/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href="http://da.....
Barclays probed by US over Saudi banking licence
Barclays is under investigation by US authorities into whether it made improper payments to secure a banking licence in Saudi Arabia, according to reports.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/256eccfa/.....
Lockheed Martin chief designate Christopher Kubasik sacked over 'relationship' with employee
Chris Kubasik had 'close personal relationship' with staff member.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/256e3d9c/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/1486.....
Wall Street delays Basel III in threat to London
Wall Street banks will not meet a January deadline to begin implementing new global capital rules, potentially handing New York an advantage over London as the financial centres vie for dominance.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.fee.....
HSBC investigation: Harley Street 'hot spot' as doctors and dentists deposit sums offshore
More than 20 doctors had offshore bank accounts with HSBC in Jersey, including GPs and high-profile hospital consultants.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/256ecb65/mf.gif' border='0'/>.....
HSBC investigation: Singer James Blunt on list of Jersey accounts
Investigation: James Blunt, one of Britain's most successful pop singers, identified in leaked list of HSBC offshore customers in Jersey which has led to HM Revenue and Customs investigation.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedspor.....
HSBC investigation: Singer James Blunt on HSBC list of Jersey accounts
Investigation: James Blunt, one of Britain's most successful pop singers, identified in leaked list of HSBC offshore customers in Jersey which has led to HM Revenue and Customs investigation.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedspor.....
HSBC investigation: Iraqi refugee, greengrocer, OAP: unlikely customers of bank in Jersey
Dozens of offshore accounts at the centre of a major HM Revenue and Customs investigation are registered to run-down properties or ostensibly owned by people in apparently low-paid jobs such as greengrocers and bailiffs.<img width='1' height='1' s.....
JJB Sports collapsed with debts of 150m
JJB Sports collapsed into administration with debts of around 150m, leaving suppliers, landlords, and utility suppliers heavily out of pocket.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/256e6923/mf.gif' borde.....
Pearson accused of 'ramping' FT cover price
Pearson has been "aggressively" and "unsustainably" ramping up the price of the Financial Times, a City analyst has claimed, arguing that assumptions the company's newspaper division is worth 1bn are misplaced.<img width='1' height='1' src='http:/.....
Trade and construction data boost UK economy hopes
Trade and construction figures have delivered the economy a boost by holding up better than hoped in September, lowering the risk of a downgrade in third-quarter growth.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/5683.....
