Outrage at RBS boss's bonus deal
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:50:27 GMT
A £963,000 bonus in shares awarded to Royal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester is strongly criticised by politicians and unions.
US economic growth rate picks up
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:22:08 GMT
The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says.
Greece debt talks 'close to deal'
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:00:11 GMT
Greece could reach a deal with its creditors over the weekend, according to the EU's Economic Commissioner, Olli Rehn.
UN considers Syria crisis action
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:41:57 GMT
The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence.
NHS 'in peril if shake-up fails'
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:38:39 GMT
More than 50 GPs involved in new clinical commissioning groups have warned the NHS may be "in peril" if government reforms are derailed.
Bank scraps charity credit cards
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:05:54 GMT
Halifax and Bank of Scotland charity credit cards which have helped to raise millions of pounds will be withdrawn, Lloyds Banking Group announces