New laws will be passed in the next session of Parliament to set up an additional state pension system. read more »
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Directories firm Yell sees its half-year profits jump 39%, despite tough competition for its US unit. read more »
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The main US car union agrees to allow Ford to cut wages in exchange for greater job and benefits security. read more »
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The British Retail Consortium says that interest rate rises are starting to bite as retail sales growth slows. read more »
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A new law will be introduced to improve safeguards for banks in danger of going bust, and to protect savers' money. read more »
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The Queen opens a transformed St Pancras station and new Channel Tunnel rail terminal for Eurostar. read more »
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The government is to scrap formal dispute resolution procedures it introduced three years ago for employers and their staff. read more »
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The euro hits fresh highs against the dollar as negative views of US economic prospects take their toll. read more »
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