Business Blog

Russia to spend $35bn on rescue plan

The Russian government will spend at least 2.34 trillion roubles to try to stave off an economic crisis, following a collapse in oil prices and the value of the rouble.

Copyright

© bbc.co.uk

  1035 Hits

Home insurance cost less in 2014

Home owners paid less on average for their buildings and contents insurance last year, says the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

Copyright

© bbc.co.uk

  986 Hits

Why neon is taking over the world

Neon is a major trend in sports uniforms, because young fans are more likely to buy clothing with fluorescent colors.{MBD} {IMAGE}{MBD} {IMAGE}

Copyright

© bbc.co.uk

  970 Hits

Qatar bid wins Canary Wharf battle

A Qatari-led bid has won the battle to take over London's Canary Wharf complex after three major shareholders agreed to accept its offer..

Copyright

© bbc.co.uk

  1019 Hits

Apple profit 'biggest in history'

Record sales of iPhones help Apple to report a first quarter profit of $18bn, the biggest ever quarterly profit for a public company.

Copyright

© bbc.co.uk

  979 Hits

China: It's ok not to win Olympic gold

China's ongoing anti-corruption drive has claimed another victim: The country's obsessive pursuit of gold medals.{MBD} {IMAGE}{MBD} {IMAGE}

Copyright

© bbc.co.uk

  939 Hits