Business
UK economic growth 'continuing'
The UK economy is buoyant and growth will continue in 2007, says the influential Ernst & Young Item Club.
UK 'has squandered oil revenues'
The UK has "squandered" the windfalls of the country's now dwindling North Sea oil and gas reserves, a report claims.
Brazil firm 'may make Corus bid'
Brazilian steel group CSN is preparing to make a rival takeover bid for Anglo-Dutch firm Corus, a report says.
BP attacked over safety standards
The US body that investigates major industrial accidents has attacked safety standards at oil giant BP, the BBC learns.
Goodwill hope for hamper victims
Retailers may help savers hit by the collapse of the Swindon-based hamper company, Farepak.
Bank's mortgage triple whammy
Bank of Scotland admits the October mortgage payment was taken from some customers three times in three days.
Fears for over 60s tax advice
Older people may find it harder in future to get face-to-face help with their tax affairs, the BBC is told.
Chrysler to cut car prices in US
Chrysler reveals plans to cut the price of every car it sells in the US by $1,000, as it aims to revive sales.
Play fair, Blair tells Russians
Tony Blair calls on Russia to play by the rules with Europe over the trade of oil and gas supplies.
Ryanair 'to cut' Aer Lingus jobs
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says there will be significant job cuts at rival carrier Aer Lingus if a takeover bid for the group succeeds.