Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:36:39 GMT
The Competition Commission says BAA may have to sell three of its seven UK airports - two in London and one in Scotland.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:32:50 GMT
Germany prepares legislation aimed at blocking sovereign wealth funds from taking big stakes in local firms.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:22:15 GMT
Apple says that a battery fault meant that a small number of its first generation iPod Nanos could overheat.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:43:13 GMT
China's main share index rebounds from a 20-month low on talk that Beijing will introduce an economic rescue plan.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:58:29 GMT
Arcelor Mittal, the world's largest steelmaker, buys Lonmin's Brazilian iron ore assets for $810m.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:31:45 GMT
Chinese brewer Tsingtao sees half-year profits up 42% from publicity gained by sponsoring the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:45:01 GMT
African regional banking group Ecobank plans the continent's biggest rights issue, to raise $2.5bn to fund its expansion.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:26:07 GMT
Barack Obama's senior economic adviser accuses John McCain of proposing huge tax cuts for rich people and large firms.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:02:41 GMT
Many domestic airline flights are cancelled in India after airport workers go on strike in protest against the government's economic policies.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:38:40 GMT
Russia's fifth richest man denies reports that he has bought the world's most expensive home.
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:42:47 GMT
A prayer group in Washington DC is claiming the credit for a sharp drop in the US price of petrol.
Fri, 01 Jul 2005 14:38:13 GMT
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:57:00 GMT
Can Brazil's farms help to feed the world?
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:36:03 GMT
English resort tries to catch wave power
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:51:46 GMT
Richard Li steps out of his father's shadow
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:35:37 GMT
The impact of a century of oil production on Iran
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:22:09 GMT
BA is facing a rough ride over its American ambitions
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:33:47 GMT
Chinese computer maker Lenovo eyes Olympic glory
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:34:25 GMT
Bank of England policymakers were again split three ways when they decided to hold interest rates at 5% earlier this month.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:36:15 GMT
Conditions for UK manufacturers are deteriorating, a CBI survey says, with output expectations at a seven-year low.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:51:59 GMT
The buyout of Crown Paints heralds an exciting time for everyone in the Lancashire-based business, its new chairman says.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:21:16 GMT
Discount supermarkets such as Aldi and Lidl see sales grow as cost-conscious UK consumers look to save cash, figures suggest.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:41:22 GMT
Zimbabwe's rate of inflation surges above 11,250,000% as an economic crisis continues to grip the country.
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:02:47 GMT
Ghanaian parliament approves Vodafone's takeover of state-owned Ghana Telecom.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:35:32 GMT
Hewlett-Packard, the world's largest computer firm, sees quarterly profits boosted by international sales.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:54:51 GMT
The number of US homes and apartments being built falls to the lowest level in more than 17 years, government figures show.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:41:35 GMT
High jet fuel prices saw annual pre-tax profits at Virgin Blue, Australia's second-largest airline, fall by 55%.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:36:05 GMT
Australia's Origin again calls on shareholders to reject a 13.8bn Australian dollar takeover bid from UK rival BG Group.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:00:32 GMT
A member of the Bank of England's MPC committee says in a newspaper article that inflation has to be controlled.
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:28:59 GMT
The eurozone sees its trade deficit shrink sharply in June from the month before, but fail to meet forecasts.
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:58:40 GMT
Panmure Gordon, the British stockbroker and investment bank, announces a large Egyptian bank will buy a share in its business.
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:14:59 GMT
Oil prices rise slightly after recent falls, but traders warn slowing demand is likely to cap the rise.
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:12:36 GMT
Pakistan's currency hits a record low against the dollar on fears that President Pervez Musharraf might resign soon.
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:46:56 GMT
India's cabinet backs higher wages for government workers after a pay panel report earlier this year.
