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Greek parties fail to agree cuts
The Greek prime minister has failed to secure his coalition parties' agreement to fresh austerity proposals, needed to agree a new bailout package.
Chinese prices get New Year boost
China's rate of inflation accelerates to 4.5% in January as consumers raise spending around Chinese New Year.
News Corp profits swing to growth
Media giant News Corporation sees its net profits rise 65% in the three months to the end of December 2011 compared to 2010.
Real still top football rich list
Real Madrid head the list of the richest football clubs in the world for the seventh year in a row, says a Deloitte survey.
Groupon reports unexpected loss
In its first set of results as a public company, Groupon reports an unexpected loss of $42.7m (£27.0m), when a small profit had been expected.
Cisco sees profits rise over 43%
US technology giant Cisco says rising quarterly sales show that its cost-cutting plans are bearing fruit.
RBS boss: I considered resigning
Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Stephen Hester tells the BBC he briefly considered resigning during the uproar over his bonus.
A380 wing crack checks extended
Checks are ordered on all Airbus A380 superjumbos after cracks were found in wing components, extending an earlier safety ruling covering 20 planes.
Lenovo profits continue to soar
Lenovo, the world's second-largest maker of PCs, reports a 54% rise in profits on overseas acquisitions and a jump in sales.
Nokia to carry out 4,000 job cuts
Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia announced the details of 4,000 job losses on Wednesday at plants in Hungary, Mexico and Finland.
Care provider in new debt talks
The UK's largest care provider, Four Seasons, is in talks to find money to refinance its debts, but it denies union claims it is in financial difficulty.
Women 'facing pensions lock-out'
Low-earning women could be frozen out of a scheme to automatically enrol workers into a pension scheme, the TUC warns.
Superdry warns of weaker profits
Supergroup, the company behind the fashion chain Superdry, sees shares plunge after it scaled back its profit forecast.
Apple seeks revised patent rules
A letter from Apple's legal team reveals that the firm wants Europe to revise rules covering patents that are essential to industry standards.
Virgin Media posts strong profits
Strong demand for new TV services helped Virgin Media post a £48.2m profit in the fourth quarter.
Jobs boost for economy in January
Employers added permanent jobs for the first time in four months in January, says the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Homeserve 'set to lose customers'
Maintenance company Homeserve cuts 200 jobs and says it expects to lose more customers than previously thought after concerns over sales techniques.
Builders ordered to pay up on tax
Construction workers who are dodging tax have been told to pay up ahead of a planned crackdown by the UK tax authority.
Tax deal brings out 2,000 evaders
Some 2,000 people from the UK with money invested in Liechtenstein have come forward after the tax haven was put under the spotlight.
German exports hit record in 2011
German's trade surplus rises to 158bn euros in 2011 on record exports of 1.06tn euros, official figures show.
Empty shop numbers 'set to rise'
The number of empty shops on the UK's high streets is set to increase this year, a survey says, as economic conditions get tougher.
MSPs pass £30bn Scottish budget
MSPs have approved the Scottish government's £30bn budget in a Holyrood vote which saw 70 members backing it and 52 members rejecting it.
Olympic pay deal for Virgin staff
Virgin Trains is to pay staff a £500 bonus for working during the Olympics after negotiations with union chiefs.
Vestas directors quit after loss
The finance chief at Vestas quits and other directors will not seek re-election to the board of the wind turbine company.
Nissan profits up on global sales
Nissan reports a 3.6% rise its profit for the October to December quarter despite disruptions caused by floods in Thailand.
Redknapp cleared of tax evasion
Harry Redknapp says his "nightmare" is over after being cleared of tax evasion along with Milan Mandaric.
Hearts face action over tax bill
Heart of Midlothian Football Club is given eight days by tax officials to pay an outstanding bill or face liquidation.
2012 venue naming rights for sale
The Olympic Park Legacy Company has launched a process to recruit sponsors of venues beyond London 2012.
VIDEO: RBS boss considered resigning
The chief executive of the Royal Bank of Scotland, Stephen Hester, says he considered resigning during the recent uproar about his bonus.
VIDEO: A380 wing crack checks to be extended
Aircraft maker Airbus has been ordered to check all A380 superjumbo planes currently in service after cracks were found in wing components.
VIDEO: Thomas Cook makes £91m loss
The UK's second biggest travel company, the tour operator Thomas Cook has revealed more heavy losses but also some hope because of healthy summer bookings.
VIDEO: More shoppers haggling for goods
In these tough economic times more British shoppers are haggling for their goods according to a new report.
VIDEO: Does Groupon make money?
The online deals company Groupon is due to post its first financial results since becoming a publicly traded firm.
AUDIO: Why is there a National Fund?
The head of charities at a London law firm told Radio 5 live that the National Fund should go into a green investment bank.
AUDIO: Would a childcare loan system work?
The Social Market Foundation is launching its proposal for a new national childcare contribution scheme suggesting a new model in which the Government would help parents smooth the cost of childcare over their lifetimes.
AUDIO: Virgin targets tech savvy market
Virgin announced at the start of the year it is investing to double the connection of its internet speeds, but will that cost be passed on to customers? Telecoms analyst Ian Watt says Virgin Media are aiming to convert their existing userbase into high earning, "tech savvy" households.
CEO pay not linked to performance
Why chief executives are paid so much
Brazil oil giant Petrobras gets new chief
Meet the woman running Brazil's oil giant
Small firms: Your questions answered
Your questions answered
Annuities: Making it easier to buy the best one
Making it easier to buy the best one
Cambodia faces rising wage demand
Are Cambodian workers falling out of love with garment-making?
Would you vote for a 13.5% pay cut?
Would you vote for a 13.5% cut in your salary?
Truck sales 'hint at economic pickup'
Builders' trucks sales point towards better times
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