Business
House prices boom in past decade
Average house prices have nearly tripled during the past decade across the UK, the Halifax says.
Microsoft wins AT&T appeal chance
The US Supreme Court will hear an appeal from Microsoft over damages relating to a patent dispute with AT&T.
Government 'failing' over fraud
The government is failing to prioritise the fight against financial crime, an influential lobby group says.
Ticket boost for Manchester City
Manchester City reports a jump in annual profits after a good run in the FA Cup helps to boost ticket revenues.
Chevron pumps oil and profit
US oil company Chevron reports a 40% rise in third-quarter profit, helped by record oil prices.
Aer Lingus escalates war of words
Aer Lingus accuses rival Ryanair of making "misleading" statements during the current takeover battle.
Housing slump batters US economy
US economic growth slows to 1.6% in the third quarter of 2006 - its lowest level in more than three years.
VW profits hit by job-cut charges
Europe's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, sees profits plunge due to the cost of redundancy payments.
Pinochet gold papers 'are fake'
Papers linking Chilean ex-ruler Augusto Pinochet to alleged gold deposits in Hong Kong are fake, the HSBC bank says.
UK interest rates 'to hit 5.25%'
Borrowing costs should rise to 5.25% early in 2007 and are likely to stay above 5%, a think-tank says.