A former chief economist at the Cabinet Office has accused the Chancellor of causing lasting social and economic damage to the UK because of a refusal to ease austerity in the short-term. Original post: Chancellor's austerity measures causing UK 'lasting damage', NIESR warns
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An independent Scotland would be heavily indebted and at increased risk of default, placing greater restrictions on economic and fiscal policy, a think tank has warned. The rest is here: Independent Scotland would be laden with debt, warns NIESR
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When Netflix launched in the UK last month, it made one thing clear: the online television and film service was not bothered about scrapping with LoveFilm, its most obvious rival. View original here: BSkyB's on-demand service broadcasts its fear of online rival Netflix
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Amazon shares slid 8pc after the company reported a fall in fourth-quarter profits and warned of an impending loss. Read the original post: Amazon warns of losses as fourth-quarter profit slides
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Private healthcare partnership Circle will unveil its strategy for turning round a debt-laden NHS hospital this week as it takes over the day-to-day running of the site. Go here to see the original: Private company Circle set to take over ailing Hinchingbrooke Hospital
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Hester has taken the dramatic step of saying he would not accept a £963,000 bonus as he moved to quell growing outrage. See more here: RBS chief executive Stephen Hester refuses £1m bonus
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Hopes of a Greek debt deal were undermined on Friday night after Fitch downgraded the ratings of five eurozone countries, including Italy and Spain. See the original post: Greek debt deal hit by eurozone ratings downgrades
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A group of Barclays' largest shareholders have warned the company they will not accept lavish payouts to its senior bankers, including chief executive Bob Diamond. The rest is here: Barclays shareholders warn on bonuses
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Africa and Asia are moving ahead of Europe in the development of their digital infrastructure according to the head of France's largest telecommunications equipment supplier. More: Developing countries are 'winning digital race'
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Pressure is building on John Hourican - Royal Bank of Scotland's best paid banker - to waive £5.6m of long-term bonuses despite contractual obligations. Original post: Head of RBS investment bank pressed to waive £5.6m bonus
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