BBC Business News
Apple 'among US's big tax avoiders' (Tue, 21 May 2013 05:11:11 GMT)
Apple is accused of being "among America's largest tax avoiders" by a Senate committee, who says the company avoided paying billions of dollars in US taxes.
Marks and Spencer sees profits fall (Tue, 21 May 2013 07:35:45 GMT)
Marks and Spencer reports a big fall in annual profits, as troubles in its clothing division continue.
UK inflation rate falls to 2.4% (Tue, 21 May 2013 08:54:19 GMT)
The UK's inflation rate fell to 2.4% in April, says the Office for National Statistics, down from 2.8% in March.
G4S chief Nick Buckles steps down (Tue, 21 May 2013 07:03:15 GMT)
Nick Buckles, the chief executive of global security group G4S, is to step down from his position at the end of May.
Vodafone sales hit by European slump (Tue, 21 May 2013 07:27:14 GMT)
Vodafone's full-year sales slip for the first time in eight years as tough economic conditions in Europe take their toll on customers.
Tumblr 'will boost Yahoo revenue' (Mon, 20 May 2013 20:21:50 GMT)
Yahoo says its $1.1bn (£723m) purchase of blogging platform Tumblr will boost its revenue as soon as 2014.
Back-to-work scheme failing, say MPs (Tue, 21 May 2013 02:14:09 GMT)
A scheme to help the unemployed find work appears to be failing the most disadvantaged jobseekers, MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee say.
High inflation 'cost UK GDP £10bn' (Mon, 20 May 2013 09:26:33 GMT)
High inflation has cost the UK economy £10bn over the last three years, says an influential report, and has now become a "permanent fixture".
China 'can't be free rider on trade' (Mon, 20 May 2013 19:43:56 GMT)
China cannot be a "free rider" when it comes to global trade, the EU's trade commissioner, Karel De Gucht, warns.
Actavis agrees Warner Chilcott deal (Mon, 20 May 2013 13:52:11 GMT)
US drugs maker Actavis, itself the subject of bid speculation, agrees to buy Dublin-based rival Warner Chilcott for $8.5bn (£5.6bn) including debt.
PM warns overseas territories on tax (Mon, 20 May 2013 01:41:17 GMT)
David Cameron has called on British overseas territories to "get their house in order" and sign up to international treaties on tax.
Ryanair profits at record high (Mon, 20 May 2013 06:57:03 GMT)
Discount airline Ryanair reports record full-year profits and rising revenues despite soaring fuel costs, but hits out at "bizarre" EU takeover decision.
FirstGroup stock hit by rights issue (Mon, 20 May 2013 11:21:43 GMT)
Transport company FirstGroup has announced a £615m rights issue in a bid reduce its debt after its full year profit dropped by over a third.
Tax credits scam email warning (Mon, 20 May 2013 12:47:38 GMT)
People who receive tax credits are being warned about scam emails being sent out by fraudsters in an attempt to gather card details and passwords.
JP Morgan boss in shareholder revolt (Mon, 20 May 2013 10:44:31 GMT)
JP Morgan chairman and chief executive Jamie Dimon is facing a shareholder revolt as investors prepare to vote on whether he should be allowed to keep both jobs.
Airport increases European flights (Mon, 20 May 2013 10:32:22 GMT)
New European scheduled flights to Amsterdam, Paris, Milan and Geneva are announced by Cambridge Airport.
Graduate job opportunities 'rising' (Sun, 19 May 2013 23:23:43 GMT)
More jobs will become available for graduates this year, research firm Income Data Services (IDS) has forecast, but pay is likely to be frozen.
Bank governor in Help to Buy warning (Sun, 19 May 2013 11:18:48 GMT)
The outgoing Bank of England governor warns a government plan to boost the housing market with part-mortgage guarantees has no long-term place.
Ofcom plans simplified phone numbers (Sat, 18 May 2013 00:47:05 GMT)
Some people are "put off" making important calls because of confusion over the amount they will be charged, according to the telecoms regulator.
Thousands rally to oppose Italy cuts (Sat, 18 May 2013 17:40:17 GMT)
Tens of thousands of protesters, led by trade unionists, rally in the Italian capital Rome against the policies of the new coalition government.
Treasury claims banks 'safer in UK' (Sat, 18 May 2013 23:23:32 GMT)
The latest UK government paper on the impact of Scottish independence will claim the UK is better placed to manage the risk of a financial crisis.
Public sector pensions face big hit (Fri, 17 May 2013 12:09:18 GMT)
Four million public sector employees will see a dramatic reduction in the overall value of their pension schemes, a new report claims.
Firms aiming to make money while doing good (Mon, 06 May 2013 10:23:09 GMT)
Karen Weintraub explores the growth in the number of US small firms who wish to profit from making a positive difference in the developing world.
The US food firm spicing up exports (Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:06:50 GMT)
Magic Seasonings, the spice company run by famous US chief Paul Prudhomme, tells the BBC's Kim Gittleson about its export success.
Expats see business boom in Mid East (Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:54:02 GMT)
In the UAE, 85% of residents are not actually from the country and many locals have public-sector jobs, so most private firms are set up by expats.
Jockey Club hits its bond target (Fri, 17 May 2013 10:20:02 GMT)
The Jockey Club hits its £15m Racecourse Bond target and extends the application window until 28 May.
Dravid 'shock' over cricket arrests (Fri, 17 May 2013 23:01:33 GMT)
India batsman Rahul Dravid is shocked after three of his Rajasthan Royals IPL stars are arrested over spot-fixing claims.
Honda to supply 2015 McLaren engines (Thu, 16 May 2013 12:17:34 GMT)
Japanese car manufacturer Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2015 as engine suppliers to the McLaren team.
VIDEO: Private jets flying high in downturn (Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:01 GMT)
Luxury air travel in private jets continues despite struggles in the global economy
VIDEO: Singapore's passion for fashion (Mon, 20 May 2013 23:53:02 GMT)
Singapore is becoming an attractive destination for Europe's luxury fashion brands - designer Carolina Herrera is hoping to cash in on its interest in high fashion.
