BBC Business News
Apple's Tim Cook defends tax claim (Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:09 GMT)
Apple boss Tim Cook defends its tax strategy at a Senate hearing, after the tech giant is accused of being among America's largest tax avoiders.
Marks and Spencer sees profits fall (Tue, 21 May 2013 11:13:38 GMT)
Marks and Spencer reports a big fall in annual profits, as troubles in its clothing division continue.
JP Morgan boss wins shareholder vote (Tue, 21 May 2013 19:44:29 GMT)
JP Morgan chairman and chief executive Jamie Dimon will keep both jobs after shareholders voted in his favour.
Pound falls after dip in inflation (Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:27 GMT)
The pound falls after lower fuel prices lead to a lower-than-expected inflation rate of 2.4% for April.
Former Saab cars chiefs arrested (Tue, 21 May 2013 10:31:56 GMT)
Three former top executives from car maker Saab Automobile have been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of accounting fraud charges.
Scotland 'can afford independence' (Tue, 21 May 2013 16:21:09 GMT)
Scotland can "more than afford" to be a successful independent country, its first minister says as he launches a paper outlining the nation's economic strength.
Cement firms warned over competition (Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:10 GMT)
Lack of competition in the UK cement market is costing consumers millions of pounds, the Competition Commission says.
Sharp jump in Royal Mail profits (Tue, 21 May 2013 09:58:23 GMT)
Royal Mail's annual profits more than double, helped by strong growth in parcel deliveries as more people shop online.
London Market Report (Tue, 21 May 2013 16:55:42 GMT)
The FTSE 100 rises again, but shares in cruise operator Carnival drop sharply after it warns of falling revenues.
Man Utd earns £60m in TV money (Tue, 21 May 2013 14:07:54 GMT)
Manchester United earned a record £60.8m in Premier League television revenue this season on their way to their 20th English title.
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.
Data suggests housing market pick-up (Tue, 21 May 2013 11:08:09 GMT)
The UK housing market is seeing a slight pick-up in activity with mortgage lending and prices both rising, figures suggest.
Asia boost to Burberry profits (Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:52 GMT)
UK fashion brand Burberry reports a larger-than-expected rise in annual profits after a strong performance in Asia.
Bank Danamon stake sale approved (Tue, 21 May 2013 14:47:36 GMT)
Singapore's DBS Group receives long-awaited regulatory approval to buy a 40% stake in Indonesia's Bank Danamon
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
The cassette makes a comeback (Sun, 19 May 2013 23:36:32 GMT)
The humble cassette tape, a happy memory for many music fans of a certain age, stages a comeback for one Canadian company. Will the trend last?
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.
Man City form New York MLS franchise (Tue, 21 May 2013 16:29:08 GMT)
Manchester City have announced a partnership with baseball's New York Yankees to form a new Major League Soccer franchise.
India cricketers' remand extended (Tue, 21 May 2013 15:41:34 GMT)
A court in India extends custody of three cricketers, arrested last week over allegations of spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Games numbers 50% below target (Tue, 21 May 2013 08:21:59 GMT)
The organisers of the World Police and Fire Games confirm the number of athletes who have signed up to take part so far is almost 50% below the 10,000 target.
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
