For millions in the UK and even more abroad, the BBC's "Listen Again" service has been the modern - and much more personal - version of The World Service, providing access to programmes on demand for a week after they were broadcast. B...
Markets: China's big day - or not
If you know anything about the Chinese, the chances are that you know that the number 8 is auspicious. So 08.08.08 would be a fantastic day, right?
Economies - NZ: big name fund suspends some withdrawals
Another mortgage-backed fund in New Zealand has announced a suspension of withdrawals - but not for everyone, yet.
Economies: If it's Friday, it's time to close another US bank.
There's not a lot of people saying "TGIF" in the US banking sector for that's the day that regulators announce the banks they are closing as the fallout from bad management continues to bite.
Economies: July's been a remarkably mixed bag
The daily news doesn't give a very accurate picture of the overall performance of markets in turbulent times. But the monthly analysis of major markets shows a remarkable picture.
Today is Wednesday. On Saturday evening, when two thirds of Starbucks outlets in Australia close for the night, it will be the last time they do...
UK: Coffee shop chain in receivership
Echoing the problems faced by global giants, a Scottish coffee chain has succumbed to the pressures of the economy.
Economies: NZ not safe against turbulence
New Zealand is touted as the poster-child for a successful economy despite interest rates so high theyd get up an astronaut's nose. But behind th...
Economies: Canada's house price collapse
Reports in the Canadian media today show a terrifying collapse in the value of property.
Economies: IndyMac is dead, long live IndyMac
The official notice that caused turmoil: "On 11 July, 2008, IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., Pasadena, CA was closed by the Office of Thrift Supervisio...
