The UK's farming sector benefited from rising commodity prices on international markets in 2011, pushing profits up by £1.75bn.
The UK's trade deficit narrowed to £2.7bn in March, proving that British firms are upping their export game. This morning alone, Wonga, Global Energy Group and Paul Smith have announced international expansion.
The car manufacturing giant has announced a profit jump of around 150% for the first quarter, compared with a year ago.
04 May 2012
Quote of the day: 'I want eventually to see businesses manufacturing, providing services, from prisons on a commercial basis.' Justice Secretary Ken Clarke is urging businesses to hire former prisoners in an effort to stop them re-offending.
Shanghai-based Bright Food to buy 60% stake in the international cereal business.
The car manufacturing giant is looking to double production and cash in on the popularity of its new hatchback model.
The co-founder and CEO of the online furniture store explains the best and worst decisions he's made.
26 Apr 2012
Raleigh, one of the world's most famous bicycle brands, has just been bought by Dutch rival Accell for $100m.
Food-manufacturing giant Nestlé has made a multi-billion-dollar meal of Pfizer Nutrition.
Sales at the sandwich chain rose 15% last year to £377.3m and Pret's using its record bread to open new stores in France and America.