UK public sector borrowing rises
The government borrowed a worse-than-expected 8.6bn in October, reducing the chances the UK will hit its deficit reduction target, figures show......
Twinkies liquidation is approved
A US bankruptcy judge approves the liquidation of Hostess Brands, the company that makes Twinkies, Wonder Bread, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos......
No Greek deal 'threatens euro'
The failure of the eurozone to reach a deal to give Greece its latest bailout payment threatens the whole of the bloc, European leaders say......
Osborne urges bank reform focus
Chancellor George Osborne urges a committee studying UK banking standards not to send proposed reform "back to square one"......
Kickstarter sued over 3D printers
Kickstarter has been sued over claims that a 3D printer marketed through its site infringes a patent owned by one of the sector's pioneers......
US economy 'to expand modestly'
The US economy is going to expand modestly in the next few months, according to the latest data from the Conference Board......
Savings rates hit by FLS scheme
Interest rates on savings accounts have been depressed by the government's Funding for Lending Scheme, according to Moneyfacts......
Central bank split on QE impact
One member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted for more quantitative easing this month, while views differed over the impact of QE, meeting notes show......
Tax avoidance 'costs UK billions'
The inability of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to properly curb aggressive tax avoidance schemes is costing billions of pounds, a watchdog says......
Countries list net name protests
International governments file more than 250 objections to new net names including proposals for .app, .baby, .rugby and .islam......
Car rental company investigated
A major UK car and van rental company - A1 National Car and Van Rental Limited - is being investigated following claims that it failed to return customers' deposits......
Standard Life to shed 140 jobs
Pensions, savings and investment firm Standard Life announces it is to shed nearly 140 jobs......
Autonomy 'misled HP on finances'
Computer maker Hewlett-Packard asks US and UK authorities to investigate alleged misrepresentations of Autonomy's finances before HP took over the UK software group last year......
Hearts hail share issue response
Hearts says the club's share issue has broken through the 600,000 mark less than a month after making the request......
Daily Mail sells regional papers
The Daily Mail group of newspapers sells its regional newspaper group, Northcliffe Media, to Local World for 53m......
Channels 3 and 5 licences renewed
Channels 3 and 5 will have their licences renewed for a further 10 years after the end of 2014, Culture Secretary Maria Miller announces......
Payday loan firms warned by OFT
The payday loan industry has been warned to improve the way it lends money and collects debts, or face fines or closures......
Energy tariffs to be simplified
Energy companies will be able to offer only four tariffs each for gas and electricity under government plans to get customers a better deal on energy......
Japan exports dip for fifth month
Japan's exports fall for a fifth straight month after demand in China and the European Union weakens, adding to fears about the economy......
Fiscal cliff 'substantial threat'
The chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke warns the fiscal cliff is a substantial threat to the recovery of the US economy......
French downplay credit rating cut
The French government downplays the importance of rating agency Moody's decision to deprive the country of its top triple-A credit rating......
No last-gasp Twinkie talks deal
Last-ditch efforts break down aimed at ending a labour dispute threatening the future of Twinkies, one of the best-known US snack food brands......
Olam files Muddy Waters lawsuit
Singapore-based agricultural commodities trader Olam International begins legal action against US short-selling firm Muddy Waters Research......
Halfords first-half profits slump
Halfords reports a big drop in first-half profits as strong cycling sales in the summer failed to offset a poor start to the year......
Rangers wins Big Tax Case appeal
The former Rangers Football Club wins an appeal against a tax bill over its use of Employee Benefit Trusts......
Salford investment talks ongoing
Salford City Reds are confident that discussions about new investment will be brought to a swift conclusion......
VIDEO: UK public sector borrowing rises
The government borrowed a worse-than-expected 8.6bn in October, reducing the chances the UK will hit its deficit reduction target, figures show......
AUDIO: Are there benefits to freelancing?
BBC Radio 5 live Morning Reports found out more about freelancers and how much they contribute to the economy......
VIDEO: EU-IMF fail to reach Greece deal
Eurozone finance ministers and the IMF fail to reach a deal on the next tranche of Greece's bailout, despite nearly 12 hours of talks into the night......
VIDEO: Eurozone: What next for Greece?
What is next for Greece now eurozone ministers have failed to reach a deal to give them their latest bailout payment?.....
VIDEO: Japan's exports in further decline
Japan's exports fall in October hurt by a territorial dispute with China and a slowdown in demand from the European Union......
VIDEO: Tax avoidance 'costs UK billions'
The inability of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to properly curb aggressive tax avoidance schemes is costing the UK billions of pounds, a report suggests......
VIDEO: S Korea eyes 'Gangnam style' boost
South Korea is looking to cash in on the popularity of pop singer Psy's 'Gangnam style' music video, to attract tourists to Seoul's Gangnam area......
VIDEO: Gold prices 'will remain strong'
Gold and other commodities are rising in value, as investors fear about conflict between Gaza and Israel, as well as worries about the global economy......
Life after Ireland's bailout
Irish potato-seller laments ongoing crisis.....
Rugby ready for World Cup and Olympics
England chases Rugby World Cup boost.....
How technology opens the door for personalised pricing
How online retailers can set prices just for you.....
Hostage negotiation skills 'good for business'
Why hostage negotiation skills can be useful at work.....
Why feeling guilty may make you a better boss
Why feeling guilty may make you a better boss.....
Viewpoint: Tunisia at risk
Country at crossroads as economy drifts.....
The psychology of the rogue trader
What makes some traders go 'rogue'?.....
Consumer front line: Your experiences
Are you on the firing line of customer anger?.....
U.S. Day Ahead: Welcome to Black Friday!
Nov 21 - If you aren't in a food coma, then you are probably enjoying the best and the worst of American malls. Here's our guide to Black Fridays winners and losers......
Green toilet saves water, feeds garden
Nov. 21 - In the western world, thousands of gallons of water are flushed down the toilet every year - valuable water that could otherwise be used for drinking or growing food. But a Canadian company is trying to minimize that waste by producing wate.....
Trading at Noon: HP & Deere on the Thanksgiving menu
Nov 21 - A look at how deal activity may be impacted by HP's latest scandal, and higher costs push Deere profit down......
EU braced for budget battle royale
Nov.21 - European Council staff protested against budget cuts, as EU leaders are preparing for tough talks on the bloc's 1 trillion euro budget from 2014-2020,as the member states can't agree on a spending plan. Britain says austerity across the regi.....
Breakingviews: Lessons from HP on how not to screw up an M&A
Nov 21 - Following the Autonomy debacle, Rob Cox and Breakingviews columnists offer five lessons learned from HP's mistakes. Rule one: dont do a deal when there is chaos in the boardroom......
Europe Day Ahead: Divisions Expected at Budget Summit
Nov. 21 - EU leaders meet on Thursday to overcome deep divisions over the bloc's spending plans, worth almost 1 trillion......
3XSQ: Deere results offer weak global growth snapshot
Nov 21 - Deere & Co, the world's largest farm equipment maker, reported a weaker-than-expected quarterly profit as a strong dollar reduced the value of international sales......
Daily digit: Gem of a deal for Faberge
Nov. 21 - Jewellery maker, Faberge, has been valued at $142 million ahead of its sell-off from South African firm, Pallinghurst Resourses. Precious stones miner, Gemfields is in the frame for an all-share deal. Joanne Nicholson reports......
Greek debt deal fails - how many more times?
Nov. 21 - Greece's international lenders have failed for the second week running to agree how to get the country's debt down to a sustainable level - how damaging is the lack of any decisive action? Hayley Platt reports......
In the Boardroom: HP-Autonomy debacle
Nov. 21 - Hewlett Packard has made allegations of major accounting fraud at its British software firm, Autonomy. Lucy Marcus looks at the fall-out: apportioning blame, audit committees & board responsibility......
Breakingviews: Greece needs positive shock
Nov. 21 - Why Greece needs a positive shock and a return of confidence to boost growth. And how impending elections are taking Angela Merkel's eye off the austerity ball......
Reuters Today: Greek deal fails again
Nov. 21 - Greece's lenders once again fail to agree on how to cut its debt, plus Hillary Clinton holds truce talks in Mideast......
Meet Shanghai's 'Guy Tais,' house-husbands with style
Nov. 21 - With more women coming to Shanghai on fat expat packages, the city is seeing a rise in trailing husbands, and they're banding together. Call them the 'Guy Tais'. Jane Lee reports......
Daily Digit: Japan Inc. struggles to find overseas customers
Nov. 21 - Five straight months of declines for Japan's exports point to the troubles Asia's number two economy faces ahead of yet another possible leadership change next month......
U.S. Morning Call: Deere reports, more FB insiders sell off
Nov 21 - Equipment maker John Deere posted a higher quarterly profit; more Facebook board members unloaded company shares......
Market Pulse: What's Moving Today and Why
Insider has its finger on the market pulse, analyzing and making sense of the biggest movers of the day......
Wall St gets "cliff" hanger reminder
Nov. 20 - Summary of business headlines: Stocks end little changed as Federal Reserve Chairman warns of fiscal cliff dangers; HP shares hit 10-year low on new controversy; Best Buy stock hits decade low after poor quarterly results; New arrest in Wal.....
Fed can't fix fiscal cliff damage
Nov. 20 - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned that the Fed would not be able to do much if the fiscal cliff becomes a reality. Bobbi Rebell reports......
U.S. Day Ahead: Deere results could show drought impact
Nov 20 - Deere, the world's largest agricultural equipment maker, is set to see higher profits from last year although that could be tempered by last summers severe drought......
Another ex-SAC manager arrested for insider trading
Nov 20 - A former hedge fund manager who worked for a fund affiliated with Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital was arrested for alleged insider trading......
Daily Digit: HP takes $8.8 bln charge
Nov. 20 - Hewlett-Packard takes an $8.8 billion charge and sparks a war of words with the former management of Autonomy, the company it acquired last year.Conway G. Gittens reports......
FACTBOX: Tablets rule shopping lists - Reuters/Ipsos
/Ipsos poll......
Economy 2013: Fiscal cliff wont disappear - banking CEO
Nov 20 - Expect some progress on resolving the fiscal cliff in 2012 but there will still be lingering issues in 2013 according to Bill Cheney, CEO of the Credit Union National Association......
Shareholders agree Glencore Xstrata deal
Nov. 20 - Shareholders in Xstrata dealt a blow to their board, pushing through a long-awaited $31 billion takeover by trader Glencore but vetoing an directors pay plan. Ciara Sutton reports......
Trading at Noon: HP hit hard by accounting charge
Nov 20 - HP said it took an $8.8 bln charge related to its acquisition of software firm Autonomy......
Stemcor denies 'abusing' corporation tax system
Steel trading group Stemcor, which numbers Public Accounts Committee chairman Margaret Hodge among its shareholders, has denied allegations it has engaged in tax avoidance.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/5.....
Vince Cable to signal end of quarterly reporting
Vince Cable is expected to signal the end of mandatory quarterly company reporting after a part of long-running Liberal Democrat push to curb short-termism in the City.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/56830.....
Big banks are good for society, says George Osborne
George Osborne has defended Britain's embattled big banks and said their survival was good for society and the country needed more, risking inflaming deep public anger over lenders following a string of mis-selling scandals.<img width='1' height='.....
Lack of any strong political will has turned banking reform into a farce
What went on in Westminster yesterday summed up neatly the mess we're in when it comes to our banks.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25d3d2a9/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href.....
Mike Lynch: I am a scapegoat for flipflopping Hewlett Packard
British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch launched a blistering attack on Hewlett Packard on Wednesday, claiming that the American PC manufacturer was using him as a "scapegoat" to distract attention from its own "flipflopping" strategy.<img widt.....
In the pink
Telegraph View: If a survey is to be believed, you can tell a lot by the colour of a man's shirt<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25d32d1f/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href="ht.....
Kweku Adoboli's former UBS colleague launches online gambling site
Just months after being fired for colluding with the UBS "master fraudster", Kweku Adoboli's former colleague has set up a new enterprise - in online gambling.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25d32.....
Analysts search for candidates for cash returns
A fall in M&A could prompt capital returns, Credit Suisse said.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25d327cb/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/148.....
Dexia wind down could 'endanger' banking system
The directors of Dexia have warned that shutting down the Franco-Belgian lender too quickly could endanger the European financial system.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25d327cd/mf.gif' border='0'.....
Supermarkets call for Sunday trading extension for Christmas
The chief executives of two of Britain's biggest retailers have written to the Government to seek an extension of Sunday trading hours on December 23, which is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the year.<img width='1' height='1' src='http.....
UBS faces record fine following Kweku Adoboli fraud
UBS is braced for a record multi-million pound fine for failures in its systems and controls that allowed former employee Kweku Adoboli to conduct Britain's biggest bank fraud.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726.....
HMRC 'very disappointing' over swap mis-selling, say MPs
The taxman has been accused by MPs of pushing businesses that were mis-sold interest rate swaps into administration despite knowing the financial problems faced by the firms.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f.....
Johnson Matthey hit by price fall in precious metals
Johnson Matthey, the specialist chemicals and precious metals group, has been hit by falling platinum prices and warned that it expected the rest of the year to be tough.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568.....
Qinetiq profits rise despite tough backdrop
Qinetiq, the defence technology company, saw its first-half profits rise despite operating against a backdrop of shrinking government budgets.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25d324d6/mf.gif' borde.....
Autumn checks French Connection sales slide
Autumn weather has helped French Connection halt a dramatic slowdown in sales, but the fashion retailer needs to trade strongly during the festive season to meet full-year profit expectations.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedspo.....
After France, Britain's AAA credit rating returns to the spotlight
It is easy enough to see why credit rating agencies would want to downgrade France.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25d304f3/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feeds.....
Debt crisis: as it happened - November 21, 2012
German chancellor Angela Merkel has said it's possible EU leaders will need to meet again in early 2013 to clinch a solution on the EU budget, as leaders head to Brussels for the start of a two-day summit which starts tomorrow.<img width='1' heigh.....
Japan posts worst October trade figures on record
Japan has reported its worst October trade figures in over 30 years, as a spat with China hits exports.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25d30243/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a h.....
Eurozone stability depends on Greece talks, warns Samaras
The Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras warned the stability of the eurozone hangs in the balance after eurozone finance ministers failed to agree a deal over bail-out funds.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/.....
Debt crisis: EU budget solution may not happen until 2013 - live
German chancellor Angela Merkel has said it's possible EU leaders will need to meet again in early 2013 to clinch a solution on the EU budget, as leaders head to Brussels for the start of a two-day summit which starts tomorrow.<img width='1' heigh.....
State-backed lending scheme not helping small business
Small businesses are not benefitting from the Government's flagship Funding for Lending scheme to reduce borrowing costs three months after it was launched.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25d276b0.....
Jump in borrowing deals blow to George Osborne
George Osborne has been dealt a blow after the last public finance figures before his critical Autumn Statement showed borrowing was far higher than expected in October.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/5683.....
David Montgomery vows to stage local press "fight back"
Tabloid veteran has vowed to lead a "fight back" by the local press.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25d24848/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href="http://da.feedsportal.com/r/14.....
Gemfields buys Faberg in $142m deal
Gemstone company Gemfields is to buy Faberg, famed for making intricate Easter eggs for Russia's last tsar, in an all-share deal valuing the historic brand at approximately $142m (89m).<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.co.....
Good News Britain: Why Sainsbury's is going local
Sainsbury's says the growth of its convenience division is not just good for its own business but also good for the UK's high streets as well.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568300/s/25d2449b/mf.gif' borde.....
