VIDEO: Japan GDP 'not a bad number at all'

RSS icon01:08pm 12 August 2013

Japan's economy expanded at a slower pace than most analysts expected in the second quarter. However, Mizuho International Director Dr Seijiro Takeshita said GDP of 2.6% was "not a bad number at all".

VIDEO: Japan GDP 'not a bad number at all'

RSS icon01:08pm 12 August 2013

Japan's economy expanded at a slower pace than most analysts expected in the second quarter. However, Mizuho International Director Dr Seijiro Takeshita said GDP of 2.6% was "not a bad number at all".

VIDEO: Analyst: New Tesco 'doing well'

RSS icon01:07pm 12 August 2013

As Tesco opens its new Extra store in Watford, offering yoga and a restaurant, an analyst tells the BBC it is already "doing well".

VIDEO: Analyst: New Tesco 'doing well'

RSS icon01:07pm 12 August 2013

As Tesco opens its new Extra store in Watford, offering yoga and a restaurant, an analyst tells the BBC it is already "doing well".

Cycling gets £94m push in England

RSS icon12:52pm 12 August 2013

A cash injection of £94m to promote cycling in a number of English cities and national parks is announced by the government.

Cycling gets £94m push in England

RSS icon12:52pm 12 August 2013

A cash injection of £94m to promote cycling in a number of English cities and national parks is announced by the government.

Greece's slump eases as GDP picks up

RSS icon12:30pm 12 August 2013

The severity of Greece's recession eased slightly in the second quarter according to the country's statistics body.

Greece's slump eases as GDP picks up

RSS icon12:30pm 12 August 2013

The severity of Greece's recession eased slightly in the second quarter according to the country's statistics body.

Stramash over new potato definition

RSS icon12:29pm 12 August 2013

A complaint to trading standards officers leads to an industry body issuing a new description of what constitutes a "new potato".

Stramash over new potato definition

RSS icon12:29pm 12 August 2013

A complaint to trading standards officers leads to an industry body issuing a new description of what constitutes a "new potato".

London Market Report

RSS icon12:21pm 12 August 2013

London's leading shares dip into negative territory, but miner Fresnillo and insurer Prudential buck the downward trend.

Bitcoins at risk of theft on Android

RSS icon12:05pm 12 August 2013

A weakness in the Android mobile operating system leaves users of virtual currency Bitcoin vulnerable to theft, Bitcoin has said.

Bitcoins at risk of theft on Android

RSS icon12:05pm 12 August 2013

A weakness in the Android mobile operating system leaves users of virtual currency Bitcoin vulnerable to theft, Bitcoin has said.

VIDEO: China to import more oil than US

RSS icon12:04pm 12 August 2013

China is likely to overtake the US as the world's largest oil importer as early as next year

VIDEO: China to import more oil than US

RSS icon12:04pm 12 August 2013

China is likely to overtake the US as the world's largest oil importer as early as next year

China’s Shenzhen index outshines Shanghai

RSS icon11:44am 12 August 2013

Mainland China is now home to both the best and worst performing Asian stock markets outside Japan this year

Cath Kidston lifted by overseas push

RSS icon11:04am 12 August 2013

Fashion and homewares retailer Cath Kidston has seen group sales surge, boosted by rapid expansion of its stores.

Cath Kidston lifted by overseas push

RSS icon11:04am 12 August 2013

Fashion and homewares retailer Cath Kidston has seen group sales surge, boosted by rapid expansion of its stores.

AUDIO: Today programme business round-up

RSS icon11:04am 12 August 2013

The Today programme's business news with Andy Verity on news that the UK economy may be starting to look like it is on the way to recovery.

AUDIO: Today programme business round-up

RSS icon11:04am 12 August 2013

The Today programme's business news with Andy Verity on news that the UK economy may be starting to look like it is on the way to recovery.

VIDEO: Antwerp builds world's biggest lock

RSS icon10:23am 12 August 2013

The Port of Antwerp is betting billions on a new riverside gateway to improve its position as an inland logistics hub serving 140 million Europeans. Once completed, it is said to be the world's...

VIDEO: Antwerp builds world's biggest lock

RSS icon10:23am 12 August 2013

The Port of Antwerp is betting billions on a new riverside gateway to improve its position as an inland logistics hub serving 140 million Europeans. Once completed, it is said to be the world's...

'Cowboy' tax advisers to be named

RSS icon10:22am 12 August 2013

The government is planning new rules to name and shame "cowboy" financial firms which help companies avoid paying tax.

'Cowboy' tax advisers to be named

RSS icon10:22am 12 August 2013

The government is planning new rules to name and shame "cowboy" financial firms which help companies avoid paying tax.

PM urges UK to 'get behind fracking'

RSS icon10:12am 12 August 2013

The whole of the country must "get behind fracking", which deserves "real public support" once its benefits are explained, says David Cameron.

PM urges UK to 'get behind fracking'

RSS icon10:12am 12 August 2013

The whole of the country must "get behind fracking", which deserves "real public support" once its benefits are explained, says David Cameron.

Prudential leads FTSE gainers

RSS icon10:02am 12 August 2013

Early gains, influenced by positive trading in China over reports of move to encourage more bank lending, fade as earnings season begins to peter out

Prudential leads FTSE gainers

RSS icon10:02am 12 August 2013

Early gains, influenced by positive trading in China over reports of move to encourage more bank lending, fade as earnings season begins to peter out

Asian boom boosts Prudential profits

RSS icon09:59am 12 August 2013

Insurer Prudential says it has seen profits rise in the past six months, driven by a strong performance in Asia.

Asian boom boosts Prudential profits

RSS icon09:59am 12 August 2013

Insurer Prudential says it has seen profits rise in the past six months, driven by a strong performance in Asia.