Business News
The UK goods trade deficit with the rest of the world widens in January, causing the pound to dip below $1.50.
Aer Lingus to make 670 job cuts
Aer Lingus announces plans to lay off 670 staff, including nearly a quarter of its cabin crew, as part of restructuring plans.
Payment protection rules delayed
The Financial Services Authority is delaying its plans to combat the mis-selling of payment protection insurance.
Obama backs Greece on speculators
President Barack Obama has 'responded positively' to calls to clamp down on market speculators, says the Greek PM after talks.
BA strike talks deadline extended
Talks aimed averting strike action by BA cabin crew have been extended by an extra half day to Wednesday lunchtime.
EU concern over end of tanker bid
Brussels says it hopes European aerospace group EADS was not prevented from fairly bidding for a major US defence deal.
M&S boss says he expects pay cut
Marks and Spencer's chairman and chief executive will reduce his role in the company this year - and says he will take a pay cut.
Npower will cut gas bills by 7%
Energy company Npower is to cut domestic gas bills by 7% from 26 March, following price cuts by other suppliers.
