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Madoff's lawyer speaks outPlay

Madoff's lawyer speaks out

BBC - Fri Jul 10, 1:14 PM ET

Bernard Madoff's lawyer has told the BBC that his client is "deeply sorry" for committing massive fraud.

  • Jaguar Land Rover warns of job cuts Play
    Jaguar Land Rover warns of job cuts BBC - Fri Jul 10, 1:11 PM ET

    Jaguar Land Rover, the car company which is losing an estimated £1m a day, has unveiled a new model.

  • Antwerp diamond sales lose lustre Play
    Antwerp diamond sales lose lustre BBC - Fri Jul 10, 1:06 PM ET

    Antwerp is the world centre for trade in diamonds but the recession has hit demand, leading to around 1000 job cuts in the industry.

  • Tokyo 'most expensive expat city' Play
    Tokyo 'most expensive expat city' BBC - Tue Jul 7, 12:52 PM ET

    An annual survey by the consultants Mercer has branded Tokyo the most expensive city to live as an expat, thanks to the soaring value of the Yen

  • UK businesses more "confident" Play
    UK businesses more "confident" BBC - Tue Jul 7, 12:51 PM ET

    David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, has said a survey of 5600 British companies has shown a "marked upturn in confidence" among them.

  • Tentative boost for shipyard Play
    Tentative boost for shipyard BBC - Tue Jul 7, 12:50 PM ET

    A Scottish shipyard is to begin building one of two giant new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy, after 11 years of planning.

  • Japan's Aeon sees 62% earnings dive Play
    Japan's Aeon sees 62% earnings dive BBC - Tue Jul 7, 12:42 PM ET

    Japan's second-largest retailer Aeon has reported a massive 62% drop in earnings. Operating profit dropped to $91m in its first quarter.

  • Questions over what the papers say Play
    Questions over what the papers say BBC - Mon Jul 6, 6:15 AM ET

    Are UK national newspapers beacons of truth and honesty or gutter press peddling sensationalist stories and celebrity gossip? Ross Hawkins reports.

  • SFO to launch Phoenix-Rover inquiry Play
    SFO to launch Phoenix-Rover inquiry BBC - Sun Jul 5, 2:06 PM ET

    The Serious Fraud Office is to launch an investigation into the circumstances of the collapse of MG Rover.

  • Will Hutton on the return on bonsues Play
    Will Hutton on the return on bonsues BBC - Fri Jul 3, 6:03 AM ET

    Bankers are enjoying the return of bonuses - so are they too stupid to learn from their mistakes, or too greedy to care? Top economist Will Hutton gives his take of the week.

  • Mixed fortunes for US car makers Play
    Mixed fortunes for US car makers BBC - Thu Jul 2, 12:06 PM ET

    Sales figures for June show mixed fortunes for US car makers, with Ford beating estimates and GM and Chrysler disappointing.

  • Banning credit card cheques Play
    Banning credit card cheques BBC - Thu Jul 2, 8:32 AM ET

    The Government is looking at banning credit card companies encouraging individuals to spend money they don't have by sending out blank credit card cheques. Labour John McFall explains more and journalist Will Self joins in the debate.

  • Tough choices for India's budget Play
    Tough choices for India's budget BBC - Thu Jul 2, 6:18 AM ET

    India's new government is finalising its budget, due to be published on Monday, with both the country's poor and businesses hoping for more assistance.

  • East Coast rail line taken over Play
    East Coast rail line taken over BBC - Wed Jul 1, 6:34 PM ET

    The government says it intends to take the East Coast rail service, run by National Express, into state ownership.

  • Plans to sell Royal Mail shelved Play
    Plans to sell Royal Mail shelved BBC - Wed Jul 1, 6:08 PM ET

    The government's controversial proposal to part privatise Royal Mail has been shelved.

  • Will Facebook ever make money? Play
    Will Facebook ever make money? BBC - Wed Jul 1, 2:50 AM ET

    Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg on about revenue, privacy, and the future.

  • French cuisine gets cheaper Play
    French cuisine gets cheaper BBC - Tue Jun 30, 3:13 AM ET

    The French government has agreed to lower the tax charged at cafes and restaurants, with the aim of making eating out cheaper in the midst of a recession.

  • Investors react to Madoff sentence Play
    Investors react to Madoff sentence BBC - Mon Jun 29, 2:09 PM ET

    Bernard Madoff has been sentenced to 150 years in prison for massive fraud.

  • Summer jobs shortage for students Play
    Summer jobs shortage for students BBC - Sat Jun 27, 11:32 AM ET

    Student leaders have warned that young people's chances of getting summer work this year could be the worst in living memory.

  • Corus cuts 2,000 steel jobs Play
    Corus cuts 2,000 steel jobs BBC - Thu Jun 25, 2:45 PM ET

    The steelmaker Corus is planning to cut 2,000 jobs at UK plants including Teesside, Scunthorpe and Rotherham.

  • Energy companies 'overcharging' Play
    Energy companies 'overcharging' BBC - Thu Jun 25, 11:27 AM ET

    The independent watchdog Consumer Focus has accused the big six energy suppliers of failing to fully pass on recent wholesale price cuts to the British public.

  • Energy suppliers 'overcharging' Play
    Energy suppliers 'overcharging' BBC - Thu Jun 25, 4:55 AM ET

    The independent watchdog Consumer Focus has accused energy suppliers of overcharging customers by nearly £1.7 billion.

  • Bank chief calls for borrowing cut Play
    Bank chief calls for borrowing cut BBC - Wed Jun 24, 7:40 PM ET

    The governor of the bank of England has taken the unusual step of going public about his unease over how the government is handling the country's massive debt.

  • King calls for borrowing cut Play
    King calls for borrowing cut BBC - Wed Jun 24, 3:58 PM ET

    The governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King, has called for the government to show "greater ambition" in reducing public borrowing.

  • Vocational courses on the rise Play
    Vocational courses on the rise BBC - Wed Jun 24, 3:00 AM ET

    New figures suggest a rise of 11% in vocational qualifications awarded in 2008.

  • Thai PM explains stimulus plans Play
    Thai PM explains stimulus plans BBC - Tue Jun 23, 4:27 AM ET

    Sharanjit Leyl speaks to Thailand's Prime Minister about how he plans to use a $45bn stimulus package to boost his country's economy.

  • Talks aim to crack down on tax havens Play
    Talks aim to crack down on tax havens BBC - Tue Jun 23, 4:27 AM ET

    French and German governments are hosting a meeting of ministers in Berlin on Tuesday to review whether countries on their "grey list" have kept their promise to be more transparent and share information with tax authorities.

  • RBS boss set for #9.6m pay deal Play
    RBS boss set for #9.6m pay deal BBC - Mon Jun 22, 6:15 PM ET

    Royal Bank of Scotland is expected to approve a pay package worth up to #9.6m for its chief executive Stephen Hester.

  • Hopes for German economic recovery Play
    Hopes for German economic recovery BBC - Mon Jun 22, 4:55 AM ET

    Germany's economy has suffered more than the UK or the US over the last six months, with overseas exports plunging, but there are signs that the worst could be over.

  • Many holidaymakers 'not protected' Play
    Many holidaymakers 'not protected' BBC - Sat Jun 20, 6:36 AM ET

    Consumer groups are warning that many holidaymakers will not be protected if there are problems with their bookings.

  • Iran's economic plight Play
    Iran's economic plight BBC - Fri Jun 19, 6:09 PM ET

    Jeremy Howell speaks to Iranian businessmen in Dubai about the economic outlook for their homeland.

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