CBI manufacturing survey points to falling output
20/08/2008 11:40:46: There was no let up in the economic misery today as a survey showed manufacturers rated their output prospects as the worst for nearly seven years. more »

Mortgage lending rose slightly in July
20/08/2008 09:43:59: Mortgage lending increased slightly during July but remained well down on the level recorded a year ago, figures showed today. more »

Bank of England was split up or down on rates
20/08/2008 09:42:52: An interest rate increase was ruled out this month because of the risk that it might make the economic downturn "unnecessarily deep", the Bank of England revealed today. more »

House of Fraser in £150 million brands investment
20/08/2008 09:24:13: House of Fraser today said it was ready to roll out a host of brands across its revamped department stores, despite facing "difficult" trading conditions. more »

Defence firm Cobham swoops on US surveillance business GMS
20/08/2008 08:22:06: Defence systems firm Cobham today announced a deal worth 26 million US dollars (£14m) to acquire a US-based intelligence and surveillance company. more »

Four firms in running for lucrative rail franchise
20/08/2008 08:08:43: The four runners in the race for a major franchise deal to run South-East rail services were unveiled today. more »

CITY FORECAST: From Persimmon to the Dark Knight
15/08/2008 16:56:21: Investors will get no respite from economic and corporate worries next week, with results from builder Persimmon and the issue of official retail figures. more »