International Financial News

Source: news.bbc.co.uk

• Citi to launch China credit cards
  The Chinese unit of Citigroup wins approval to launch credit cards in China, the first non-Asian bank to do so.
  Posted 7 February 2012, 1:15 am
• Road warriors struggle to get connected
  Road warriors struggle to get connected
  Posted 7 February 2012, 12:09 am
• What the Dickens is the author worth?
  The worth of the author's brand, 200 years after his death
  Posted 7 February 2012, 12:05 am
• Empty shop numbers 'set to rise'
  The number of empty shops on the UK's High Streets is set to increase this year, a survey says, as economic conditions get tougher.
  Posted 7 February 2012, 12:03 am
• Fewer deaths 'may hit pensions'
  The mortality rate in England and Wales improved in 2011, which could have a knock-on effect on pensions, actuaries say.
  Posted 7 February 2012, 12:02 am
• Clydesdale Bank owner could sell
  The Australian owner of the Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank is looking for options to sell or radically reform the businesses.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 11:40 pm
• Brazil sells control of airports
  The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 11:02 pm
• Greece says lender talks 'tough'
  Greece holds further talks with its international lenders, as the debate on more austerity measures continues.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 9:44 pm
• VIDEO: Chinese airlines 'to shun EU tax'
  Beijing has banned Chinese airlines from taking part in the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 7:45 pm
• Gers Whyte may have lied to court
  BBC Scotland uncovers evidence which suggests Rangers owner Craig Whyte may have lied in court.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 7:20 pm
• Gas price rises as freeze bites
  The price of gas in the UK hits its highest level for five years as below-freezing temperatures lead to a surge in demand across Europe.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 6:21 pm
• Credit where it's due
  Would Scotland inherit the UK's triple-A rating?
  Posted 6 February 2012, 5:14 pm
• House prices 'up 0.6% in January'
  UK house prices increased by 0.6% in January, according to the latest survey from the Halifax.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 4:43 pm
• China loosens grip on yuan
  Foreigners allowed to invest directly using yuans
  Posted 6 February 2012, 4:35 pm
• Network Rail boss forgoes bonus
  Network Rail bosses, including chief executive Sir David Higgins, say they will not accept bonuses this year amid growing political pressure.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 3:39 pm
• VIDEO: Greece restarts debt crisis talks
  The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst on the resumption of Greece's debt crisis talks and China's refusal to pay a new EU airline tax.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 3:37 pm
• P45 tax form is given a reprieve
  The P45 has been given a reprieve by the UK tax authority after employers said they did not want to see it go.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 2:55 pm
• Redknapp 'one half of Odd Couple'
  Harry Redknapp and former Portsmouth FC chairman Milan Mandaric were like "The Odd Couple", a court hears.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 2:17 pm
• AUDIO: Life as a manufacturing apprentice
  Apprentices at a missile manufacturing firm told Radio 5 live what they like about the schemes and what they would change.
  Posted 6 February 2012, 1:18 pm
• Snow difficulties and your rights
  Your rights if you are unable to reach work owing to snow and ice
  Posted 6 February 2012, 12:33 pm