Stat of the day: $2.1tn. This is the amount that the United Nations reckons is generated each year by crime.
The Prime Minister visits Jakarta today to fly the flag for British goods. His entourage includes 30 business executives from the worlds of energy, construction, pharmaceuticals and - controversially - defence.
The engineering firm will upgrade HMS Vengeance, replacing its nuclear core - which should secure 2,000 jobs in Plymouth.
Peace is bad for business at BAE. The defence giant today reported a nosedive in annual revenues following cuts in the UK and America.
The price of oil may have hit $111 a barrel but Ryanair is still keeping margins at 19%. By introducing a raft of fare hikes on popular routes, the airline trousered €15m after tax in the third quarter.
What to do with a £72m windfall? If you're Stelios Haji-Ioannou the answer is start a new airline.
22 Sep 2011
The amount poor transport connections to emerging markets could cost UK business over the next decade.
01 Jul 2011
| by MT Staff
Chocks away! The UK's oldest and best-known charter airline is pinning its hopes on scheduled flights, transparent pricing and on-board wi-fi.
The amount European Commissioners spent on private jet travel over the course of four years.