Euro gains as dollar rally stalls

Thu 28th August, 2008 @ 00:12

The dollar loses some ground against the euro, a day after hitting a six-month high against the si..

British workers 'fear job losses'

Thu 28th August, 2008 @ 00:07

More than one in 10 British workers fear they will lose their job in the next year, the TUC says.

Oil price rises on hurricane fear

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 20:22

The price of oil climbs as Tropical Storm Gustav heads towards the Gulf of Mexico - home to many o..

Taylor Wimpey hit by massive loss

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 18:28

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey reports a £1.54bn loss for the past six months after having to reduce ..

Russian bear

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 17:44

How UK could be affected if tensions with Russia grow

Rise in US durable goods orders

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 14:37

New orders for long-lasting US manufactured goods rise by a surprise 1.4% in July, led by a big ri..

Ghost town

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 14:00

Boom turns to bust for Spain's property market

Call for housing market 'rescue'

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 12:52

A mortgage rescue scheme and councils buying unused land feature in a Liberal Democrat plan to rev..

E.ON to cut 1,800 jobs in Germany

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 12:05

E.ON confirms it is cutting 1,800 sales jobs as it closes two-thirds of its German service centres.

Japanese auto production picks up

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 11:21

Global output by Japan's top three carmakers picked up in July, reflecting strong demand despite t..

Free flowers in store to bring 'sunshine' to hospice

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 11:30

A supermarket is donating cut flowers to help brighten up a hospice.

Cash for businesses struggling in downturn

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 11:30

A top-up fund of £1 million is on offer for businesses struggling in the economic downturn. ..

It all adds up for staff after course

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 11:30

Staff from a business have improved their numeracy skills as part of a Government training scheme..

Builder claims five more prizes for craftsmanship

Wed 27th August, 2008 @ 11:30

A building firm has won five awards for the quality of its work.

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Success brewing

Tue 26th August, 2008 @ 11:30

Everards Brewery says the double whammy of the smoking ban and an economic slump ..

New textile jobs!

Tue 26th August, 2008 @ 11:30

Soft furnishings retailer Dunelm Mill is creating 20 jobs by expanding production..

Big move for plastics firm

Tue 26th August, 2008 @ 11:30

Bosses of a stricken plastics firm say they are "starting from scratch" by moving..

Holiday changes are on the way

Tue 26th August, 2008 @ 11:30

Qi understand that from April, 2009, all employees will be entitled to 28 days' holiday. Will they..

My love for the rapids

Tue 26th August, 2008 @ 11:30

As director of an accountancy firm, Paula Swann-Jones is the first to admit her love of kayaking i..

Fragrant approach to helping charity

Sat 23rd August, 2008 @ 11:30

A supermarket has offered to say it with flowers and help a charity for blind and partially-sighte..