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Mortgage bail-out rallies markets
Financial markets rally as the US government says it is taking over mortgage lenders Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae - the biggest bail-out in US history. Read more.
Nationwide rescues small lenders
The Nationwide Building Society says it will merge with two smaller rivals, the Derbyshire and Cheshire Building Societies. Read more.
Technical glitch halts LSE trades
The London Stock Exchange has suspended trading due to a technical problem. Read more.
Factory prices down on oil relief
The falling cost of oil and metals has helped lower the price of goods leaving UK factories. Read more.
One in four 'facing fuel poverty'
Almost a quarter of the population will be pushed into fuel poverty by the end of next year as prices rise, a report suggests. Read more.
Mass-market scams rake in £3.5bn
Fraudsters will devise more mass-marketed consumer scams to take advantage of the economic downturn, the OFT warns. Read more.
Regulator closes mortgage broker
Another mortgage broker, Mr Mohammed Habib, based in Coventry, has been closed down by the FSA. Read more.
Unions vote for mass pay protests
The Trades Union Congress backs demands for a nationwide campaign over public sector pay. Read more.
Oil prices rise on hurricane fear
Oil prices rise on fears that Hurricane Ike could disrupt oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. Read more.
Lehman reshuffles top management
US investment bank Lehman Brothers announces a shake-up of senior management as speculation about overseas interest intensifies. Read more.
Flybe profits despite fuel costs
The regional UK airline Flybe has defied the steep rise in the cost of aviation fuel and posted a 14% rise in profits for the first quarter. Read more.
Pub industry hit by rising costs
The number of British pubs having to shut is rising as landlords and brewers struggle with higher costs and fewer customers, a trade body says. Read more.
Housing dip 'slows divorce rate'
Research suggests that couples are less likely to get divorced during a slowdown in the housing market. Read more.
Scam victim
A woman tells how her elderly mother was victimised Read more.
Global journey
BBC News to track a container around the world Read more.
A taxing matter
Should Britain's super-rich pay more to the state? Read more.
Business views
Firms discuss concerns ahead of the US election Read more.
Migrant labour
Should there be a cap on foreign workers? Read more.
In the beginning..
Early Google employee says "best is to come" Read more.
Nano car plant protest suspended
Opposition groups blocking work at a Tata Motors plant suspend their protests after the government agrees to return land. Read more.
Rises in directors' pay 'slowing'
The UK's top bosses enjoyed pay rises well above inflation last year but the rate of growth is slowing, Deloitte says. Read more.
'Tough choices' for UK broadband
The cost of converting the UK to fibre-based broadband could top £28.8bn, says a report. Read more.
Simpler rail ticketing introduced
The second phase of changes to the rail ticketing comes into force, with two categories for buying tickets on the day. Read more.
Brazil oil boom 'to end poverty'
Profits from major new offshore oil fields will be used to eradicate poverty and boost education, Brazil's President Lula vows. Read more.
Tax rich at higher rate, says TUC
People earning more than £100,000 a year should pay higher tax rates, the Trades Union Congress says. Read more.
Credit crunch 'to last into 2010'
The credit crunch is likely to last another 18 months, the head of the UK's largest mortgage provider warns. Read more.
Boeing workers strike over pay
Workers at the world's biggest aircraft manufacturer, Boeing, go on strike in the US. Read more.
Belfast Airport sold
George Best Belfast City Airport is sold to the ABN AMRO Global Infrastructure Fund at a price tag of £132.5m. Read more.
Car club members on the increase
There are now about 50,000 drivers using "pay as you go" car sharing clubs, says the industry body, Carplus. Read more.
Financial abuse of elderly 'huge'
Thousands of elderly people are having their life savings, possessions and homes stolen by family members, a charity says. Read more.
Mortgage interest help is limited
People over 60 will not benefit from improvements to a scheme to help people pay mortgage interest if they lose their job. Read more.
Economic woes shake markets
Worsening US job figures heighten fears of a global economic slowdown - undermining stock markets around the world. Read more.
US rules out new stimulus plan
White House says it does not see need for new measures to stimulate economy despite sharp rise in unemployment. Read more.
UK food prices up 8.3%
UK food prices have risen by 8.3% on average since January, with meat and fish up 23%, according to a study for the BBC. Read more.
Crude oil price drops below $106
Oil prices dip below $106 as traders predict rising US unemployment will see consumers cutting back on petrol use. Read more.
Properties 'on market for longer'
Most properties for sale in the UK have now been on the market for more than 90 days without finding a buyer. Read more.
House prices in double-digit fall
UK house prices recorded an annual fall of 10.9% in August leaving the average home costing £174,178, says the Halifax. Read more.
PM rules out one-off fuel payment
Gordon Brown confirms the government will not be giving consumers a one-off payment to help with rising fuel bills. Read more.
New car sales 'hit by downturn'
New UK car registrations last month were at their lowest level for any August since 1966, figures show. Read more.
Mortgage rates 'continue to fall'
The Abbey is the latest lender to reduce interest rates on its mortgages during the longest period of cuts since the credit crunch began. Read more.
Pakistan 'needs help' on economy
Pakistan needs a "substantial" injection of external funds if it is to stabilise its economy, an IMF official says. Read more.
Chavez takes over fuel transport
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez approves a plan to take over the firms that distribute fuel to households and petrol stations. Read more.
Bank keeps UK interest rate at 5%
The Bank of England holds interest rates at 5% for a fifth month as it balances a weak economy and high inflation. Read more.
Slowdown 'to hit poor countries'
The global slowdown will take its toll on growth in developing countries, the UN agency Unctad says. Read more.
Australian banks' historic deal
Australian bank St George agrees a takeover by Westpac Banking, the biggest banking acquisition in the country's history. Read more.
Smoking ban hits JD Wetherspoon
The UK smoking ban and slow consumer spending knocks pub group JD Wetherspoon's full year pretax profits down 11%. Read more.
BHP stops ore output after deaths
BHP Billiton suspends all iron ore production in Western Australia after the deaths of two workers in the space of ten days. Read more.
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