Ben Bernanke, chairman of the US Federal Reserve during the crash and Great Recession, tells BBC that governments in US, UK and Europe have “been too focussed on near-term budget cuts” BBC News – Business
Barclays customers have been reporting difficulties accessing money in their accounts, and in making payments. BBC News – Business
Fans of the Twilight film series have been warned that they could be putting their sight at risk by sharing cosmetic contact lenses bought online. BBC News – Business
Bank customers could save an average of £70 a year by switching their current accounts to another provider, the regulator has ruled. BBC News – Business
The owner of Argos and Homebase, Home Retail Group, says full-year underlying profits could be slightly below market expectations. BBC News – Business
Administrators from PwC have been appointed to parts of Caparo Industries’ steel operations. BBC News – Business
Craig Taylor