Finance
CBI seeking 'targeted' tax cutsThe CBI calls on the government to give a £500m boost to business in the Budget through a series of "targeted and modest" tax cuts.
Obama seeks US corporate tax cutUS President Barack Obama proposes a cut in corporate tax and an end to tax loopholes, as part of his election-year strategy on the economy.
UK business confidence 'growing'The number of UK businesses planning to increase their spending on marketing has risen sharply from last year, a survey suggests.
Greek MPs consider bailout lawsProtests take place outside parliament in Greece, as MPs consider emergency laws after a 130bn-euro bailout deal.
Bank members voted for £75bn QEMinutes show two of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee wanted more money pumped into the economy, sending sterling down on the currency markets.
Eurozone service sector shrinksThe eurozone's service sector shrinks unexpectedly in February, a survey suggests, increasing fears of a recession.
Hungary may lose EU aid over debtThe European Commission plans to freeze 495m euros of funding for Hungary, lamenting the country's excessive budget deficit.
EU court to rule on Acta legalityA controversial anti-piracy agreement is to be referred to the EU's highest court due to concerns surrounding internet freedoms.
Indian call centres 'in US fraud'Indian call centres were used to swindle millions of dollars out of Americans in a debt collection fraud, say US federal officials.
W Australia seeks own wealth fundWestern Australia says it is planning to launch a sovereign wealth fund to invest earnings from its mining boom.
Nigeria rig 'may burn for months'A gas-fuelled fire, with flames as high as 5m, may burn for months in waters off the Niger Delta in south-east Nigeria, a Chevron spokesperson tells the BBC.
Countries oppose CO2 tax on jetsChina, the US and other countries opposed to a new EU carbon tax on airlines meet in Moscow to consider possible retaliation.
Stamp price rise plans challengedMPs challenge a regulator about plans to remove price caps on first-class stamps and raise the price limit on second class to as much as 55p.
New West African oil discoveriesNew oil finds off the coasts of Liberia and Sierra Leone raise hopes for rapid growth in the countries, still recovering from civil wars.
Oil price highest for nine monthsThe price of oil reaches its highest level since May 2011 on rising tensions over Iran's nuclear programme.
Public sector finances in surplusThe government took in more money than it spent in January, leaving it with its highest monthly surplus in four years, figures show.
Green light for £100m golf resortPlans for a £100m golf resort on Northern Ireland's north coast are given the go-ahead.
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VIDEO: Why do banks go bust?We've all become acutely aware in recent years how easily a big bank can reach the point of collapse. But why does it happen?
VIDEO: What is the IMF?The International Monetary Fund touches a raw nerve in many developing countries, and is now doing the same in some European ones.
VIDEO: What is Quantitative Easing?Central banks, including the Bank of England / the US Federal Reserve, are using "quantitative easing" to bolster their economies, but what is it?
VIDEO: What is austerity?Greece provides a lesson in how raising taxes and cutting spending can be a painfully uphill, and even self-defeating, task.
VIDEO: What are bonds?When a government or a big company wants to borrow money, it issues what is known as a "bond" - but what exactly is it?
Why does pay not rise with profits?Why do wages and salaries fall behind economic growth?
US turns up heat on China solar subsidiesChina and US in spat over solar subsidies
Philippines in fresh tourism pushThe Philippines woo tourists with new slogan
Analysis: Land grab or development opportunity?Could leasing land to foreign firms help reduce African poverty?
In pictures: Singapore AirshowImages of the Singapore Airshow 2012
Greeks losing belief in the stateStruggling Greeks losing belief in the state
Germany: Reasons to be cheerfulHow Germany's long-term bet on China paid off
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