Business Stories from BBC News
House prices 'fall 10.5% in year'UK house prices are down 10.5% on a year ago, the first annual double-digit fall since 1990, the Nationwide says.British workers 'fear job losses'More than one in 10 British workers fear they will lose their job in the next year because of the economy, the TUC says.Diageo expects 'challenges' aheadDiageo, owner of Guinness and Johnnie Walker, says it faces a "challenging" market after seeing little change in annual profits.Management shake-up at Fannie MaeThe US mortgage giant announces a shake-up of top executives in an attempt to restore confidence.Profits plunge at Credit AgricoleCredit Agricole reports a 94% fall in second-quarter profits after the bank is hit by a loss at its investment banking division. |