Gender pay gap in City 'shocking'
Men working in the UK's financial sector receive five times more in bonus payments than women, according to a survey.

Car crushing rises in recession
Record numbers of uninsured cars, including luxury vehicles such as Porsches, are taken off London roads and crushed.

Fare rise fears over '£1.7bn gap'
A report warns of possible fare rises because of a potential £1.7bn shortfall in London's transport budget.

Full guide to where to get help
What are the key factors affecting people during this recession and where can they go for help?

If your employer goes into administration
What to consider when your company fails.

If you can't pay your mortgage
The government has announced an extension of assistance for those struggling with mortgage repayments. What does it mean for you?

How to negotiate during redundancy
TUC general secretary Brendan Barber explains the rules regarding negotiating redundancy packages.

Graduates: Getting your first job
As employers warn that they are cutting graduate recruitment, the BBC News website weighs up employment prospects for students leaving university this summer.

Business loan plans: full details
All the detail on the main schemes introduced today by the government to help small business access finance from the banks.

'More optimism' among city firms
London firms are becoming more optimistic about their prospects despite the recession, a survey indicates.

Pride refuses to fall in downturn
Has the economic downturn and credit crunch taken the shine off London's lavish Pride parade and festival?

Job losses fear for London firms
Many of London's businesses expect job losses over the next year, an exclusive BBC London poll reveals.

Vodafone moves world HQ to London
Vodafone announces it will move its global headquarters from Berkshire to London after nearly 20 years.

London business failures 'worst'
New businesses in London are more likely to fail than anywhere else in England, a London Assembly report claims.

Home owners seeking debt advice
A rise in homeowners and wage earners seeking debt advice in the capital is "crowding out" traditional clients, a charity says.

London 'lacks qualified workers'
Almost half of of London's firms have problems finding qualified staff despite high unemployment, a new report claims.

Immigrant amnesty 'worth £3bn'
Amnesty for long-term illegal immigrants in the UK, 71% of whom live in London, could add £3bn to the economy.

Trading down
What are you buying more of in the downturn?

City uncovered
Evan Davis on how clever financiers can make mistakes

Downturn map
How has the downturn affected you?