NI banks confirm 1.5% rates cut
Northern Ireland's 'big four' banks confirm they are to pass on a 1.5% interest rates cut, in line with the Bank of England.
Banker takes polo to town
A London banker invests £1m to transform polo into an urban spectator sport that he hopes will generate income from the sale of television rights, sponsorship deals, corporate entertainment and ticket sales.
How MSPs voted in the parliament
A guide to how MSPs voted during business in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament.
UK interest rates slashed to 3%
The Bank of England slashes rates by one-and-a-half percentage points in a dramatic bid to stimulate the economy.
Will interest rate cuts help people?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 1.5% to 3%, a 53-year low. But how will this help homeowners, savers and businesses?
'No rush' to cut mortgage costs
Lenders will not rush to announce a drop in the cost of variable rate mortgages after the dramatic Bank rate decision.
Affordable homes sites released
There are hopes of 350 affordable new homes after the second all-Wales economic summit of politicians and business leaders.
Slowdown hits Germany's exports
The global economic slowdown drastically shrinks the worldwide demand for German goods, official figures show.
Banks urged to pass on rates cut
Northern Ireland's banks must pass on the 1.5% interest rates cut immediately, the Consumer Council says.
Q & A: Impact of the rate cut
Will the latest cut in UK interest rates feed through to cheaper mortgages and lower savings rates?
Bank of England springs a shock
BBC economics editor Hugh Pym on the shock move by the Bank of England to cut interest rates to 3%.
Steel giant plans to cut 400 jobs
Corus says the economic downturn means it is having to cut 400 posts from its distribution business.
Q & A: IMF bail-outs
With Hungary becomes the latest country to be bailed-out by the IMF, which countries will be next.
The Game Girl
The latest in our Valley Girls series speaks to a woman who is regarded as one of the most influential in the world of gaming.
Flood protection scheme to open
A flood protection scheme to safeguard homes and businesses in Taunton is being officially opened later.
Banks urged to pass on rate cut
Business leaders and unions in Scotland urge banks to pass on the latest interest rate cut to customers.
Full Bank of England statement
The Bank of England slashes interest rates by one-and-a-half percentage points in a bid to stimulate the economy.
Live cricket on the BBC
Stay on top of the tours to India and West Indies in a busy winter on TMS
Toyota slashes profits forecast
Japanese car firm Toyota shocks analysts by announcing a 69% fall in quarterly profits and its 2008 profit forecast.
Cathay Pacific in profit warning
Shares in Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific plunge 14% after it warns of falling revenue and fuel hedging losses.