Business News

Bank injects £50bn into economy

The Bank of England agrees to extend its quantitative easing programme by £50bn to give a further boost to the UK economy.

UK trade gap smallest since 2003

The UK's trade deficit fell to £1.1bn in December, its lowest monthly level for more than eight years.

Real still top football rich list

Real Madrid head the list of the richest football clubs in the world for the seventh year in a row, says a Deloitte report.

Greece leaders agree cuts package

Greek politicians reach a deal on austerity measures needed for a new bailout, officials say, as eurozone finance ministers gather in Brussels.

ECB leaves euro rates unchanged

The European Central Bank leaves its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1.0% following its latest monthly meeting.

Holiday protection to be expanded

Up to six million UK holidaymakers will get extra protection from 30 April if an operator collapses.