Many people are in favour of reducing the deficit but they are less clear about where cuts should be made, a BBC poll suggests.

The official in charge of cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill says the well which caused the damage is no longer a risk to the environment.

HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418.

The Indian businessman hoping to buy Blackburn Rovers, Ahsan Ali Syed, left a trail of debt from his time in the UK, 5 live Investigates reveals.

The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices.

Armed police are posted outside the main branch of Kabul Bank as customers continue to withdraw money amid fears it may collapse.

The Brazilian state oil company, Petrobras, unveils plans to sell up to $64.5bn of new stock, in one of the world's largest share offers.

HSBC may quit its London headquarters if the UK government decides to break up big banks, a senior executive says.

Banks are accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.

Vending machine companies warn cheaper "steel" 5p and 10p coins being considered by the Treasury could cost the industry millions of pounds.

The cost of mortgages is continuing to fall and they are becoming more accessible to some borrowers, figures show.

Nigeria's economy will hit double-digit growth by the end of 2011 or early 2012, the country's finance minister says.

The US economy shed another 54,000 jobs in August, the third month in a row that jobs have been lost, official figures show.

New data shows new construction orders contracted in the second quarter, while the services sector slowed sharply in August.

Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.

Four of the "big six" UK energy suppliers are to be investigated amid concerns of mis-selling to customers, the regulator says.

House prices fell for the second month in a row in August, according to the Nationwide building society.

All banks and building societies have put in place plans to begin dispensing £5 notes from the cash machines, a report reveals.

Russia will consider lifting its grain export ban only after the next year's harvest has been reaped, Vladimir Putin says.

The European Central Bank raises its forecast for eurozone growth for this year and next year, and keeps interest rates on hold.

The government of Mozambique says price rises which have led to deadly riots are "irreversible", as Maputo residents are urged to continue their protests.

Chinese investors approach Canadian pension fund over a possible rival bid for the fertiliser giant Potash Corporation.

Rival Canadian gold mining companies, Goldcorp and El Dorado, lock horns in a $3bn fight to buy up Andean Resources.

Burger King is being sold to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26bn (£2.1bn), it has been announced.

The Commonwealth Games were meant to showcase Delhi, but the Indian capital is struggling to be ready on time amid accusations of poor planning, reports the BBC's Geeta Pandey.

The British company behind the Hawk-Eye ball-tracking technology used in tennis and cricket is to be put up for sale.

Spending by English Premier League clubs in the summer transfer window has tumbled 22% from last year, a report says.

At the Zikim Kibbutz, near Ashkelon in southern Israel, tourists come in to see what life is like living just a short distance from the Gaza border.

Egypt's literary scene is thriving, with a new generation of writers and poets taking advantage of an increasing number of small publishers and social networking sites to get their work noticed.

High Street banks have been accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.

Almost six million people in the UK have paid the wrong amount of income tax in the past year, with some facing a bill of up to £1,400 - although others can expect a rebate.

Meadowhall in Sheffield was one of the first giant shopping centres in the UK. What sort of effect has it had on the local area?

Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs.

Travel expert Simon Calder has more advice for people doing battle with airlines and agents.

Global food prices have reached a 20 year high and there are concerns they could climb even further after Russia decided to extend its ban on wheat exports.

The lacemaking factory going back to traditional methods to survive

How far can BMW stretch the brand before it snaps?

How Silicon Valley's 'rich ecology' works

Banks benefit, but what about the real economy?

Fear sparks stockpiling of food in Russia as prices soar

Economists remain divided over the merits of spending cuts

August was tough, but there were glimmers of hope