Six players shown door by Oxford
April 29, 2008 – 9:50 amOxford United release six players in an end-of-season clear-out.
Another loss for US mortgage firm
April 29, 2008 – 9:03 amCountrywide Financial suffers its third consecutive quarterly loss as the US housing downturn deepens.
Mortgage approvals hit record low
April 29, 2008 – 6:38 amThe slowdown in mortgage approvals continued in March, figures from the Bank of England reveal.
Global card use boosts Mastercard
April 29, 2008 – 6:32 amNew York-based credit card firm Mastercard sees its earnings rise, aided by higher use outside of the US.
Norwich Union brand to disappear
April 29, 2008 – 5:32 amInsurer Aviva ditches the 200-year-old Norwich Union brand as it seeks a single identity to compete globally.
Why do families always come first?
April 29, 2008 – 3:59 amWhether it’s for tax breaks, lifeboats or office flexi-time - is it fair that people with children get priority?
King explains bank support scheme
April 29, 2008 – 2:34 amA £50bn cash plan was not to "kick-start" the mortgage market, Bank of England governor Mervyn King says.
Mervyn King set to face scrutiny
April 28, 2008 – 7:01 pmMervyn King faces scrutiny from the Treasury Select Committee following the £50bn-plus bank loan plan.
Visa lifted by cash-to-card shift
April 28, 2008 – 4:31 pmWorldwide payment card firm Visa posted a 28% rise in profits for the first three months of 2008.
Rich gain most from Brazil’s emergence
April 28, 2008 – 10:04 amBrazil’s economy is growing fast, but few poor people benefit while the rich get richer by the day.