Quote from The Baron Son "Tis not one’s failings alone that produce
self-mastery, but studying the causes of such failure, coupled with
the persistent application of new methods."
BAE in £2bn MoD ammunition deal BAE Systems signs a 15-year deal with the Ministry of Defence to supply ammunition for UK armed forces.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac slump Shares in US mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plunge again amid new talk of a government bail-out.
Discount supermarket sales rise Discount supermarkets such as Aldi and Lidl see sales grow as cost-conscious UK consumers look to save cash, figures suggest.
Phone-line breach leads to fine A near-record fine has been levied after consumers were thrown by a recorded telephone message that caused them to call back.
BAA 'should sell three airports' The Competition Commission says BAA may have to sell three of its seven UK airports - two in London and one in Scotland.
Mortgage lending slump continues The slump in mortgage lending continued in July, according to the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Apple admits iPod Nano 'overheat' Apple says that a battery fault meant that a small number of its first generation iPod Nanos could overheat.
Manufacturing prospects 'worsen' Conditions for UK manufacturers are deteriorating, a CBI survey says, with output expectations at a seven-year low.
Three-way split again on UK rates Bank of England policymakers were again split three ways when they decided to hold interest rates at 5% earlier this month.
Public finances improve slightly Britain's public finances get a boost from strong North Sea oil tax revenue, but are still weaker than a year ago.
