BUSINESS

Downbeat US labour market data could prompt Fed to ease pace of stimulus taper.

New Orleans court affirms BP's $9.2bn partial settlement.

Latest nonfarm payrolls have made the discussion about the correct direction of monetary policy more difficult

The law firm says the overall object is to make sure it never loses out on talent.

The French economy did not suffer the same crisis as Italy or Spain, but is struggling just as hard to recover.

Economic think tank NIESR said GDP is 'depressed' but recession appears to be over.

Germany interior ministry highlights 64% spike in asylum applications during 2013.

Fed's unemployment rate threshold of 6.5% would spark decision on interest rate rise.

Google's proposal to improve voter access to information ditched over spying concerns.

Transport for London (TFL) angers Tube workers with plans to close all 260 ticket offices.

Eurostat shows a gap in GDP growth rates between counties that use the euro and other EU members.

India paid over 43% of €560m contract for 12 AW101 choppers.

Alcoa CEO says no plans for legal action against London Metal Exchange.

ONS data suggests GDP growth fell back on poor construction, manufacturing and production figures.

Legalisation of soft drug catches out retailers with surging demand.

The CMI says building a world-class workforces is a top challenge for CEOs.

Overstock.com struck a deal with Coinbase to process bitcoin payments on its site.

The manufacturers are looking to recruit to "bring young talent" into the firms.

Rics report shows labour, skills and materials shortages limiting housebuilding.

UK cinema chain makes expansion into Eastern Europe and Israel.

Lloyds of London to underwrite bitcoin storage service to help protect against currency theft.

Shadow business secretary says Cable and government left taxpayers "short changed".

An average of £200 will be paid to customers of CPP who were sold useless insurance

The comments come ahead of a vote in the House of Lords on a EU referendum bill.

Online sales of non-food items rose 19.2% in December, according to BRC.

Dow Jones lawsuit seeks at least $5m in damages.

Serco will provide site support at the 5 Wing Canadian Forces Base in Goose Bay, Canada

Viviane Reding, the vice-president of the European Commission, lashes out at UK ministers

The FCA reveals the latest progress report on banks reviewing interest rate swap agreement sales.