Marks and Spencer cuts 1,000 jobs
6/1/2009 external link
Marks and Spencer will announce on Wednesday that it is cutting 1,000 jobs from its workforce of 70,000, the BBC confirms.
German billionaire kills himself
6/1/2009 external link
German billionaire Adolf Merckle commits suicide after his business empire runs into trouble in the global economic slowdown.
House prices 'fell 15.9% in 2008'
6/1/2009 external link
House prices fell by 15.9% last year, according to the latest survey by the Nationwide building society.
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Sales fall at Next and Debenhams
6/1/2009 external link
Next and Debenhams see sales fall over the Christmas period, as a survey puts UK consumer confidence at a new low.
Euro weakens on rate cut evidence
6/1/2009 external link
The euro weakens against the pound and the US dollar as data suggests that a eurozone interest rate cut next week is likely.
UK short-selling ban to be lifted
5/1/2009 external link
A ban on the short-selling of financial shares is to be lifted, the UK's financial regulator confirms.
Final Woolworths stores shut down
6/1/2009 external link
The remaining 200 Woolworths stores across the UK close their doors after the High Street chain's final day of trading.
European gas supplies disrupted
6/1/2009 external link
Several EU countries report major disruption to their gas supplies from Russia as Moscow accuses Ukraine of shutting pipelines.
Aer Lingus cool on Ryanair offer
6/1/2009 external link
Shareholders in Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus show little appetite for a Ryanair takeover.
Madoff's million-dollar mailings prompt court outrage
6/1/2009 external link
US prosecutors call for Bernard Madoff to be put in prison until his trial after it emerges he sent jewellery and watches to friends and family.
Toyota shuts plants for 11 days
6/1/2009 external link
Toyota announces that it is to halt production at its domestic plants for 11 days in February and March.
Porsche takes majority VW stake
6/1/2009 external link
German luxury carmaker Porsche announces that it now holds more than 50% of Volkswagen's shares.
Venezuela suspends US fuel aid
6/1/2009 external link
Venezuela's US-based oil subsidiary is halting a programme to provide cheap heating oil to low-income communities in the US.
Euro inflation hits two-year low
6/1/2009 external link
Inflation in the eurozone falls more than expected to 1.6% in December, which is the lowest level for 26 months.
Congress launches Madoff inquiry
5/1/2009 external link
The US Congress begins an inquiry into a suspected $50bn (£32bn) fraud allegedly run by the American hedge fund manager, Bernard Madoff.
Obama says US economy 'sick'
6/1/2009 external link
US President-elect Barack Obama says that America's economy is very sick and that the situation is worsening.
Areva wins Niger uranium licence
6/1/2009 external link
French nuclear energy group Areva is awarded a licence to build and operate a uranium mine in Niger.
India truck strike over fuel cost
6/1/2009 external link
Millions of trucks in India are off the roads in an indefinite strike, with operators demanding a lowering of diesel prices.
US car sales in steep drop
5/1/2009 external link
US carmakers report sharp falls in their sales in December as the economic slowdown drives customers away from showrooms.
French TV ditches prime-time ads
5/1/2009 external link
State-run French TV stations stop showing ads in prime time as part of President Sarkozy's plans to reform public broadcasting.
Wedgwood in administration
5/1/2009 external link
A number of firms owned by Waterford Wedgwood enter administration, as the parent firm appoints a receiver.
Caterpillar stops for four weeks
5/1/2009 external link
Construction industry firm Caterpillar will stop production in Leicestershire for four weeks due to a drop in orders.
Gas price cuts 'likely in spring'
5/1/2009 external link
Scottish Power raises hopes that energy bills will fall after it cut prices - with rivals expected to follow suit.
Cameron in savings tax pledge
5/1/2009 external link
David Cameron proposes to axe tax on basic rate taxpayers' savings and to increase pensioners' tax free allowances.
Mortgage rationing gets tougher
5/1/2009 external link
Mortgage lenders are continuing to demand larger deposits as they ration home loans to their customers.
State mortgage help widened
5/1/2009 external link
The government extends state help for people struggling to make mortgage payments after losing their jobs.
Holidays affected by weak pound
3/1/2009 external link
The weak pound is likely to affect the choice of 2009 holiday destination according to travel agents and tour operators' body.
Nationwide ends tracker rate cuts
2/1/2009 external link
The Nationwide says it will not pass on any further cuts in UK interest rates to most of its tracker mortgage customers
Thatcher pays tribute to Walters
5/1/2009 external link
Lady Thatcher leads tributes to her "fearless" economics adviser Sir Alan Walters, who has died aged 82.
Firms urged 'try to keep staff'
5/1/2009 external link
Redundancies should be a last resort when firms look to cut costs during the recession, the CIPD says.
Government mulls help for banks
4/1/2009 external link
The government says it is exploring how to getting UK banks to increase lending to businesses and households.
Oil price rises on Gaza conflict
5/1/2009 external link
Oil rises briefly above $48 a barrel on fears of heightened Middle East tension after Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Adams shuts down 111 shops
5/1/2009 external link
Adams Childrenswear closes 111 of its 271 stores in the UK, five days after calling in the administrators.
Apple's Jobs admits poor health
5/1/2009 external link
Steve Jobs, head of Apple, has disclosed in a statement that he is being treated for a hormone imbalance.
Japanese car sales plunge 22%
5/1/2009 external link
Vehicle sales in Japan fell 22% in December compared with the same month in 2007, making it the worst December on record.
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