Business


We can improve our specialist coverage - BBC Director General Mark Thompson

The BBC can improve its journalism in a number of areas, Director General Mark Thompson said at the second Bob Friend Memorial Lecture last night.

Business hopes for Conservative government

This is a 1.30 minute piece on businessman Peter Williams, Managing Director of P & S Williams Refrigeration. In the video, he expresses his frustration with the Labour government and explains what a Conservative government would mean for his business.

NB: The piece finishes after the final shot with PW on the phone, final shot is an outtake for entertainment purposes.

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Taxi driving, an insight into personal loss

A video documenting the loss of a business, and how it can affect your life for a number of years.

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Panorama provides financial insight

The UK economy has continued to decline, with the FTSE 100 Index dropping by 5.7%, as world markets fell sharply.

According to a special live BBC Panorama program on Thursday evening, Government Debt has risen to £684bn, and will continue to rise at a staggering £80,000 per minute. 

US unveils $250bn banking rescue

George W Bush has announced on behalf of the US government a $250bn (£143bn) plan to purchase stakes in numerous US banks.

After yesterday's (Monday) injection of £37bn of taxpayers money into British banks by Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, President Bush has followed suit, declaring: "This is an essential short term measure to ensure the viability of America's banking system."