Rupert Murdoch and BSkyB: Does MPs' Report into Phone Hacking Send Ofcom the 'Not Fit and Proper' Signal?
Rupert Murdoch is described by the Culture, Media, and Sport Select Committee's report as "not a fit person" to run an international company. Is Ofcom listening?
UK Manufacturing Activity Slowed in April as European Export Orders Plunge
New orders drop the most in three years as UK manufacturing sector slows further into the second quarter
Lloyd's of London Sees no Big Q1 Losses After Spate of Natural Disasters in 2011
The Lloyd's of London insurance market, the world's oldest, has said it suffered no significant first quarter losses after a difficult 2011.
The Rise of Shareholder Activism: How Investors are Saying No to the Bosses
Barclays' Bob Diamond and Aviva's Andrew Moss have felt the wrath of angry shareholders in rows over executive pay.
Terra Firma Buys Four Seasons Health Care for £825m
Guy Hands's Terra Firma private equity group has agreed to buy Four Seasons Health Care in an £825m deal.
Aviva Shares Surge as CEO Steps Down After Shareholder Revolt Over Bonus
Andrew Moss, chief executive of Aviva, had turned down a pay rise after shareholders voiced their concerns on executive pay.
Germany Retail Sales Bounce Back in March
Retail sales in Germany were up by 0.8 percent in March according to the Federal Statistics Office.
Michael Green: Tottenham Court Road Bomb Scare Suspect Arrested
Police confirm suspect arrested at scene of central London bomb and hostage scare on Tottenham Court Road.
Tottenham Court Road Bomb Scare: Michael Green Named as Hostage-Taker
Tottenham Court Road bomb scare: Michael Green said to be the man at the centre of a bomb scare in London, says Sky News.
Tottenham Court Road Bomb Scare: 'Hostages Released'
Worker at besieged Tottenham Court Road office in London tells reporter alleged hostages freed by man identified as Michael Green.
Tottenham Court Road Bomb Scare: 'Hostages Seized' by Disgruntled Lorry Driver as Police Send in Negotiators
BREAKING NEWS: Police seal off Tottenham Court Road and open negotiations with alleged hostage-taker in office building.
Tottenham Court Road 'Bomb Scare' as London Police Negotiators are on Scene
Twitter reports bomb scare in Tottenham Court Road office as police cordon the area off.
Eurozone Retail Sales Fall At Fastest Pace Since Financial Crisis
Germany and France, the two biggest economies in the eurozone, have been hit by rapidly worsening retail sales in the single currency area.
Barclays Shareholder Approve CEO Diamond's £17 million Pay After Board Apology
Nearly 73 percent agree to payout despite sharp criticism and slumping Barclays equity returns
WPP Full Year Outlook Improves as Strong Latin America Market Boosts First Quarter
Sir Martin Sorrell's WPP, the world's biggest advertising firm, posted strong first quarter results and improves its full year profit forecast.
Dutch Politicians 'Reach Agreement' in Desperate Budget Talks After Coalition Government Collapse
Opposing Dutch politicians are trying to agree a 2013 budget that will meet the EU's deficit target after the coalition government collapsed when it could not agree.
Volvo Group Shares Surge After Truck-Maker Posts Record First Quarter Sales
Volvo, the world's second biggest truck manufacturer, benefited from recovering demand in crisis-hit Europe and a good sales trend in the US.
Pernod Ricard Sales Growth Driven by Emerging Markets
Pernod Ricard, the French drinks business that owns the Absolut and Jameson brands, posted strong third quarter sales.
GlaxoSmithKline Shares Drop at Weak First Quarter Results
Despite turnover and profits only seeing slight growth for GSK in the first quarter, the pharmaceutical giant still eyes a Human Genome Sciences takeover.
Usain Bolt Boosts Virgin Media Customer Base with Superfast Broadband Adverts
The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, helped lift Virgin Media's number of superfast broadband customers in the first quarter of 2012.
UK Back In Recession As GDP Shrinks 0.2% In First Quarter
Huge construction sector slump plunges UK into "double-dip" territory as the UK economy contracts for the second consecutive quarter.
BSkyB Shares Dip As Ex-Chairman James Murdoch Appears At Leveson Inquiry
BofA Merryl Lynch also cut its rating of BSkyB stock, knocking the price, as James Murdoch is grilled at the Leveson inquiry.
UK Government Hits Full Year Deficit Target but March Public Borrowing Rises - ONS
The Office for National Statistics says public borrowing hit £18.2bn in March, but government on target in deficit reduction.
888 Holdings Shares Slide Over US Gambling Market Re-Entry Doubts After Strong Q1
Revenues up significantly for online poker and casino business but caution over its ability to re-enter the US market sent its stock tumbling.
Faurecia Shares Rise After Solid Q1 Sales Growth of 8.4%
World's largest supplier of vehicle interiors boosted by North American and Asian markets.
Vodafone Group's £1bn Takeover Bid for Cable & Wireless Worldwide Hits Hurdle
Orbis, C&W's biggest shareholder, says Vodafone Group's £1 billion takeover bid is too low
Sky News Faces Ofcom Probe into Email Hacking of 'Canoe Man' John Darwin
The UK's broadcasting regulator Ofcom said it is investigating Sky News after it admitted hacking private email accounts in pursuit of the "canoe man" story.
UK Inflation to Miss Government Target for Third Year - CEBR
Thinktank forecasts cost of living will rise at least 2.7 percent this year on back of high oil and commodity prices.
Vodafone Group Agrees £1bn Takeover Deal of Cable & Wireless
Vodafone nabs C&W to gain access to UK's largest fibre network after rival Tata drops out of running.
Bookies Odds on for Bumper Summer with London 2012 Olympics, Euro 2012 and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee
With a medley of events across the summer, from the London 2012 Olympics to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, betting-mad Britain is odds on for a punt.