Co-op halts new business lending

Co-operative Bank has stopped offering new business loans amid concerns over its capital position and talks with UK regulators.

Germany reports sluggish growth

Germany's economy barely grew in the first quarter of the year, figures show, as private consumption helped offset shrinking exports and investment.

IMF chief Lagarde made key witness

A French court does not place IMF head Christine Lagarde under investigation over a payout made when she was finance minister, making her a key witness instead.

Manchester United cuts debt costs

Manchester United has struck a new loan deal to cut the amount of interest it pays on its huge debts.

London Market Report

London's leading shares lose further ground in Friday trading, extending Thursday's global sell-off.

Second RBS apology for app glitch

RBS has apologised for the second time in two months after customers were unable to login to their accounts through their mobile phone app.

Restarted direct debits investigated

The information commissioner is seeking answers from a firm that has reactivated its former customers' old direct debits without their permission.

Poor countries take on tax avoiders

Developing countries are trying to stop mining companies shifting billions of dollars in profits out of their countries, depriving them of much-needed tax revenue.

Euro bank chief sees UK improvements

European Central Bank president Mario Draghi, visiting London's City district, says he sees "signs of tangible improvements" in the UK economy.

News Corp to split in two on 28 June

News Corp announces it will officially split its publishing and entertainment businesses on 28 June, two years after the UK phone-hacking scandal involving the News of the World.

Amazon reveals fan fiction platform

Fan fiction authors will be able to publish and sell some titles in the US via new e-book platform Kindle Worlds.

Low rates 'fail to deter savers'

A lack of confidence among consumers has pushed up savings levels in the last year despite the low rates of interest available, banks say.

Latam 'gang of four' scrap tariffs

Four countries in Latin America - Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru - have agreed to scrap most of the tariffs on trade between their four countries.

Japanese stocks recover after falls

Shares in Japan have closed 0.89% higher, one day after Thursday's global sell-off in shares.

Tata Steel swings to a loss

Tata Steel, one of the world's biggest steelmakers, blames weakness in Europe for a net loss in the fourth quarter and says "severely depressed" conditions are likely to persist.

French court questions IMF chief

IMF chief Christine Lagarde is grilled by judges in Paris over a big payout to a tycoon when she was French finance minister.

Tuition fee 'could be cut to £6,000'

Tuition fees in England could be limited to £6,000 per year and remain cost-neutral to universities and the Treasury, research suggests.

JP Morgan fined £3m for failings

JP Morgan's international bank division has been fined £3m by the Financial Conduct Authority for failures in client advice and record-keeping.

Couple's £163,000 phone bill shock

A couple who own an electrical firm had a shock when they received a mobile phone bill for £163,000, then fought for months to have the debt cleared.

UK first quarter growth unchanged

The UK's economy grew at 0.3% in the first three months of the year, official figures confirm, but concerns remain over the strength of the recovery.

Bernanke hails benefits of stimulus

US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke tells Congress that it is too soon to end the central bank's monetary stimulus programme or raise interest rates.

Oklahoma damage bill 'could be $2bn'

The damage from the Oklahoma tornado could reach $2bn (£1.3bn), the Oklahoma Insurance Department warns, although many tenants may have no insurance cover.

The growth of start-up competitions

In recent years there has been an ever-growing number of competition schemes for would-be entrepreneurs, as the BBC's Will Smale reports.

Not your typical multimillionaire

Launching our new weekly feature called The Boss, we take a closer look at what drives Aaron Levie, the founder and chief executive of cloud storage company Box.

Firms aiming to make money while doing good

Karen Weintraub explores the growth in the number of US small firms who wish to profit from making a positive difference in the developing world.

Duff and Phelps: No Rangers conflict

The firm which acted as administrators for the former Rangers Football Club is cleared of any conflict of interest over its appointment.

Sports college plan for Don Valley

A dedicated sports and life sciences college could be built on the site of the Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield City Council announces.

Bundesliga raises Qatar 2022 concern

Bundesliga warns moving the 2022 World Cup to the Qatari winter could lead to legal challenges by European leagues.

VIDEO: Concern over smart meter hacking

Over the next few years the plan is for every household to get a smart energy meter - but technology experts say some of the meters can be hacked.

VIDEO: Can India maintain its economic growth?

India is preparing to reveal its GDP statistics for the year from April 2012 and March 2013, with official estimates suggesting growth for the period was around 5%.