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Ford to shut Australian production

3 hours 34 min ago
Ford Motor says it will shut all its Australian manufacturing plants by October 2016, after more than 85 years making cars in the country.

The growth of start-up competitions

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 21:09
Why so many new firms love awards

Twitter boosts security after hacks

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 21:02
Micro-blogging site Twitter says it is bringing in a two-step login for users to beef up security following recent high-profile breaches.

'Gang of four' aims to shake up Latam trade

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 21:01
Why Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru want to form a new trade bloc

Biting Apple: Taxing the big boys?

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 20:51
Europe's tax chief on how to squeeze the corporate Apples

Hewlett-Packard shares jump 12%

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 18:10
Hewlett-Packard shares leap in after-hours trading, despite quarterly results showing a seventh consecutive fall in sales.

VIDEO: Couple's £163,000 mobile bill shock

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 17:21
An electrician and his wife had a shock when they received a mobile phone bill for £163,000, then fought for months to have the debt cleared. BBC Watchdog investigated

Airbnb seeks to reassure members

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 17:08
Airbnb tells its members "we are not going anywhere", after a judge in New York ruled a man who rented out his apartment on the site broke the law.

PM hails tax deal amid Google row

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 16:41
David Cameron hails an EU agreement to close tax loopholes as a "turning point", as Google's boss urges politicians to "sort" the system.

Oklahoma damage bill 'could be $2bn'

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 13:53
The damage from the Oklahoma tornado could reach $2bn (£1.3bn), the Oklahoma Insurance Department warns, although many tenants may have no insurance cover.

VIDEO: Google boss: 'We follow tax laws'

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 12:43
Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt has said he welcomes the current debate about tax avoidance by multinationals, but rejected criticism of his company's conduct.

Bernanke hails benefits of stimulus

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:58
US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke tells Congress that it is too soon to end the central bank's monetary stimulus programme or raise interest rates.

IMF: UK 'long way from recovery'

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:22
The UK economy is still a long way from "a strong and sustainable recovery", the International Monetary Fund warns.

Ireland calls for global tax action

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 10:59
Ireland, criticised for its tax regime and Apple's arrangements in the country, calls for cross-border international co-operation over tax.

VIDEO: IMF: UK austerity 'drag on growth'

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 10:09
The UK's planned austerity measures will be a drag on economic growth, the International Monetary Fund has warned.

Two win sickness benefit challenge

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 10:04
Two people with mental health problems win their legal challenge after claiming the government test for sickness benefit would discriminate against them.

Manchester City in Nike kit deal

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 09:44
Manchester City launches its new kit after signing a deal with US sportswear giant Nike reported to be worth £72m ($109m) over six years.

BoE still split 6-3 on stimulus move

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 08:55
The Bank of England governor was outvoted once again this month, as the Bank's rate-setting committee decided against more stimulus measures.

Couple's £163,000 phone bill shock

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 08:55
A couple who own an electrical firm had a shock when they received a mobile phone bill for £163,000, then fought for months to have the debt cleared.

VIDEO: Miliband: Do the right thing Google

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 08:54
Labour leader Ed Miliband has said there needs to be transparency between countries so it is clear "how much tax is being paid and how much profit is being made" by multinational firms.