Business
Google chief joins Apple's board
Google chief executive officer Eric Schmidt is appointed as a board member of Apple Computers.
VW strike in Brazil over sackings
Workers at Volkswagen's largest factory in Brazil strike after the carmaker says it is sacking 1,800 staff.
Lidl promotion set for take-off
Shoppers at discount supermarket Lidl can buy flights to Europe along with their groceries.
Talks with Chile miners 'frozen'
A strike over pay at the world's largest privately-owned copper mine shows no sign of ending.
Fed was split over US rate freeze
The Federal Reserve's decision to halt interest rate rises was not unanimous it has emerged.
Thames Water to cut 25% of jobs
Thames Water plans to cut up to 25% of its workforce by 2010 in a major efficiency drive.
Thames Water to cut 25% of jobs
Thames Water plans to cut up to 25% of its workforce by 2010 in a major efficiency drive.
US investigates BP's oil trading
Oil giant BP is being questioned over its role in the alleged manipulation of global crude oil and petrol markets in 2003 and 2004.
Jobs anxieties hit US confidence
Worries about the job market has left confidence among US consumers at a nine-month low.
VW Brazil loan stopped over row
A loan to Volkswagen from Brazil's state bank is halted until the carmaker concludes talks on planned reforms.