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In this episode of Fully Charged, Robert Llewellyn speaks to National Grid's Nigel Williams to know more about the functioning of the National Grid in Britain.

IAG considering acquisition of remaining shares in Vueling to boost its business in Spain.

HSBC research shows that if you're a UK businesses trading with a Chinese counterpart in RMB, you're more likely to get better pricing

As Europe's market share in global tourism falls, new executive director Eduardo Santander delivers a strategy to target China, Brazil and the US for growth

Kingfisher incurs net loss of 7.54bn rupees (£86.6m) for second quarter of 2012-13.

Legal action on behalf of 23 Hyundai and Kia car owners filed in US District Court for Central California.

Countless embarrassing tabloid headlines speculating over various methods of tax avoidance by big names like Jimmy Carr and singer Gary Barlow have annoyed people these last few months.

The company reports a pre-tax profit of £111.9m, down from £158.7m a year ago primarily to due to a payment of £73.8m to end a fragrance and beauty licence relationship.

Apple and four publishers allow retailers to set prices for a period of two years and to suspend "most-favored nation" contracts for five years.

News Corp reports net income attributable to shareholders of $2.23bn (£1.39bn) or $0.94 per share for the first quarter ended in September, compared to $738m or $0.28 per share in the year-ago period.

Barclays' Antony Jenkins, HSBC's Douglas Flint and Ana Botín at Santander UK tell lawmakers that hedging tools are critical for Britain's small businesses despite past failures.

BMW outperformed expectations by posting a near 14 per cent rise in third quarter profits, in large part due to strong sales from China.

Nissan lowers full-year profit outlook by about 20 percent primarily due to lower sales in China.

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority launches probe into the unauthorised trading of Apple shares at brokerage Rochdale Securities, say media reports

China growth helps BMW beat market consensus with profit boost and puts 2012 targets into the fast lane

Company intends to create a new parcel sorting hub and upgrade its operations.

American Suzuki Motor Corp, with $346 mn in debt, to file for bankruptcy.

Apple's case alleging Google-owned Motorola Mobility is charging excessive fees for patents used by iPhone maker dismissed.

Japanese manufacturer claims that its latest model blocks wrinkle-causing UV rays and the air-conditioning pumps out ionically charged particles that make skin softer.

President of the brokerage confirms that an unauthorised trade of Apple shares has led to Rochdale Securities seeking a capital injection.

Irish bookmakers paid out on all bets that President Barack Obama will win a second term in office before votes have been counted

UK’s low cost airline announces a profit boost on growing passenger traffic and a rise in fares.

Row over crackdown on Islamist groups said to be reason for exclusion.

Shares fall after US watchdog finding that Hyundai and Kia overstated fuel efficiency of vehicles.

China still in full control over some of world’s most important yet limited supply of raw materials and rare minerals.

As RBS reveals it is close to settling on Libor fixing investigations, more fines and compensation payments mount up and threaten the bank's existence

RBS reports third-quarter loss of £1.38bn having increased payment protection insurance compensation fund to £1.7bn.

Playboy Enterprises plans to open over 120 Playboy businesses including clubs, cafes and retail outlets in India over a period of ten years.

Barclays could be fined near the same amount it was charged for fixing Libor, on US power market manipulation