AUDIO: Why are UK workers so unhappy?
11:09am 10 October 2013
Randstad Chief Executive Mark Bull looks at why workers in the UK are unhappier than their peers in countries overseas.
Building firms set up blacklist fund
10:09am 10 October 2013
Some of the biggest firms in the construction industry are to compensate thousands of workers who were blacklisted from working on building sites.
AUDIO: Bookshops 'are a pleasure'
09:54am 10 October 2013
Waterstones chief executive James Daunt and critic Alexandra Heminsley discuss the future of the publishing industry on 'Super Thursday'.
VIDEO: EU airline compensation talks start
09:52am 10 October 2013
Europe's transport ministers begin talks in Brussels aimed at reforming airline compensation.
BAE warns on US government shutdown
09:48am 10 October 2013
UK aerospace company BAE Systems has said its US operations could be hit if the government shutdown in Washington turns out to be protracted.
HMRC 'failed' on tobacco smuggling
09:42am 10 October 2013
MPs warn that HM Revenue and Customs initiatives to fight tobacco smuggling are not working.
Fresh glitches hit Boeing Dreamliner
09:23am 10 October 2013
Japan Airlines says it has turned around two of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft during flights due to technical problems.
Hot Spot 'dropped for Ashes series'
09:05am 10 October 2013
Hot Spot will not be used in the Ashes series down under, according to the inventor of the infrared camera technology.
SSE to raise energy prices by 8.2%
08:30am 10 October 2013
SSE customers will see an average 8.2% rise in gas and electricity prices from 15 November, the company has announced.
Debt-free Norwich have 'rosy future'
06:43am 10 October 2013
Norwich City chairman Alan Bowkett says the club can now manage its own destiny after becoming free of external debt.
World Bank to help India investment
05:03am 10 October 2013
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank's investment arm, unveils plans to raise $1bn (£630m) by selling Indian rupee-linked bonds.
Global PC sales dip to five-year low
02:37am 10 October 2013
Global shipments of personal computers hit a five-year low in the third quarter, according to latest figures.
Royal Mail share price 'at top end'
01:01am 10 October 2013
Privatised Royal Mail shares are expected to be priced at 330p, the top of the range the government was hoping for.
The UK housing market - in graphics
12:02am 10 October 2013
Figures show the story of the UK housing market
How useful are MBAs to a new company?
12:02am 10 October 2013
For many would-be entrepreneurs, getting a Master of Business Administration (MBA) qualification is seen as essential. But is that really the case?
Santander to join Help to Buy scheme
09:42pm 9 October 2013
Santander is the latest bank to say it will sign up to the government's Help to Buy scheme.
Yellen nominated as new US Fed boss
09:27pm 9 October 2013
US President Barack Obama nominates Federal Reserve vice-chair Janet Yellen to be the next head of the US central bank.
Airport 'could be given away free'
07:13pm 9 October 2013
Glasgow Prestwick's owners suggest they may give away the airport for nothing, as they begin sale talks with Scottish ministers.
VIDEO: Train fare increase powers curbed
06:53pm 9 October 2013
Some rail fare increases in England will be capped at 6.1% under government plans to overhaul ticket pricing.
Corruption and bribery in the classroom
05:42pm 9 October 2013
Bribery and corruption in the classroom
Aston Martin axes Cygnet small car
04:09pm 9 October 2013
Luxury car maker Aston Martin will end production of the Cygnet this year after poor sales.
Ford car wrests control of steering
04:01pm 9 October 2013
Ford is testing a car that takes control of the steering wheel away from the driver if it believes they are failing to take the action necessary to avoid a crash.
Equitable payment deadline extended
03:06pm 9 October 2013
A deadline for savers who lost money in the Equitable Life scandal to claim compensation has been extended to the middle of 2015.
VIDEO: How are UK's public services faring?
02:18pm 9 October 2013
Many people in Britain think some public services have improved since the banking crisis prompted the introduction of austerity measures five years ago, according to a BBC poll.
VIDEO: Rail fare rises 'help commuters'
01:47pm 9 October 2013
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin says the new cap on rail fare price rises "will help hard-working commuters."
US eyes World Cup hosting chance
01:40pm 9 October 2013
The US Soccer Federation says it would like to host the World Cup again, but is not seeking compensation over the controversy surrounding the 2022 event.
Samsung launches curved-screen phone
12:56pm 9 October 2013
Samsung Electronics, the world's best-selling smartphone maker, launches a handset with a curved display screen.
VIDEO: Alitalia supplier fuel warning
11:45am 9 October 2013
Alitalia risks having its fuel supplies cut off as the company struggles to avert a financial crisis.
Profile: Janet Yellen
11:38am 9 October 2013
The woman with a cool head set to lead the Federal Reserve