Business
Fall in UK private equity deals
Despite recent talk about private equity bids for firms such as ITV and HMV, a survey shows buy-out activity falling.
Virgin Radio firm rejects merger
SMG, owner of Virgin Radio and the Scottish broadcaster STV, turns down a revised merger approach from UTV.
Brown hits back in Labour tax row
Gordon Brown warns against making unfunded tax cut after ex-minister Stephen Byers' call to cut inheritance tax.
Universal backs free music offer
The world's biggest music firm, Universal, has given its backing to a 'free' music downloads service.
Iran output alert as oil rebounds
Oil prices recover as fears of US storm damage recede, but Iran warns that its output is sluggish.
ILO sees work woe as Asia booms
Asian workers fail to reap the full benefits of the region's growth, the International Labour Organization warns.
Bid report lifts Foster's shares
Shares in Australian beer and wine firm Foster's jump by more than 9% after a report says it could be a bid target.
Co-op rebrand sees 'divi' return
The Co-operative Group launches a £100m revamp, introducing a new profit-share loyalty scheme for shoppers.
Japan recovery cuts jobless rate
Japan's unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in July, official figures show, as the economy continues to recover.
Call for more ID theft protection
UK data protection rules should be strengthened to stem a rise in identity theft, say consumer groups.