Olympus HQ in earnings probe raid
BBC News, 21.12.2011 06:58
Japanese prosecutors raid the HQ of camera firm Olympus as part of an ongoing investigation into accounting practices.
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Thorntons issues profit warning
BBC News, 21.12.2011 09:51
Chocolate maker Thorntons issues a profit warning, blaming weak consumer confidence and high levels of promotional activity.
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US Fed in new bank rules proposal
BBC News, 21.12.2011 02:22
The US Federal Reserve has proposed new rules for the biggest US banks aimed at strengthening the financial system against another collapse.
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Moody's warns UK of rising risks
BBC News, 20.12.2011 20:55
Ratings agency Moody's has given the UK high scores for economic governance but warns of "rising challenges".
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Phone advert complaints rejected
BBC News, 21.12.2011 05:49
More than 500 viewers who said a television advert for a mobile phone shop showing a ghost-like girl was "distressing" have their complaints rejected.
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South Americans in Falklands ban
BBC News, 21.12.2011 05:58
Members of the South American trading bloc Mercosur agree to close their ports to ships flying the Falkland Islands flag.
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Government outlines pension deal
BBC News, 21.12.2011 00:20
An outline agreement for big changes to public service pension schemes has been achieved, says Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander.
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Japanese exports continue slide
BBC News, 21.12.2011 04:07
Japanese exports have fallen again as demand for the country's goods continues to be hit by the strength of the yen and the European debt crisis.
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MPs attack 'cosy deals' at HMRC
BBC News, 20.12.2011 13:54
A committee of MPs criticises "cosy" deals between HM Revenue & Customs and large businesses, saying the exchequer has lost out on millions of pounds of tax.
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Train fares to increase by 5.9%
BBC News, 20.12.2011 12:53
Train fares will rise by 5.9% on average in January 2012, after the chancellor capped increases at 6% in his Autumn Statement.
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