VIDEO: Japan GDP 'not a bad number at all'
01:08pm 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'
01:08pm 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'
01:07pm 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'
01:07pm 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
12:52pm 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
12:52pm 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
12:30pm 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
12:30pm 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
12:29pm 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
12:29pm 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
12:21pm 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
12:05pm 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
12:05pm 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
12:04pm 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
12:04pm 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
11:44am 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
11:04am 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
11:04am 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
11:04am 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
11:04am 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
10:23am 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
10:23am 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
10:22am 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
10:22am 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'
10:12am 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'
10:12am 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
10:02am 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
10:02am 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
09:59am 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
09:59am 12 August 2013
Insurer Prudential says it has seen profits rise in the past six months, driven by a strong performance in Asia.