New government proposals published today could ban companies from forcing workers to retire at 65 by the end of next year. The first bank to launch on the High Street since the reign of Queen Victoria opens it's doors today. Scotland has been spared some of the worst of the recession over the last couple of years but it faces major cuts to its budget. Retail stores have been slashing prices, even after a recent CBI report said that July was the best month for retailers in three years.

The Prime Minister visits India today with the aim of building a new "special relationship" focused in particular on trade and investment. Centrica, the parent firm of British Gas, is expected to see a big jump in profits for the first half of the year after a very cold winter. An investigation has found that the majority of banks fail to inform consumers about cuts to the interest earned on savings accounts. Finally, new research suggests that Britain's economic recovery will be slower than the government believes.

BP announced on Tuesday it's to set aside over £20bn to cover the costs linked to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It also confirmed that chief executive Tony Hayward will leave his post in October. But many questions remain unanswered. The chief executive has gone - but how safe is the Chairman's job? Can the company move on? What's the view from Washington? All this in 'What Now for BP?' - A Five Live special presented by Declan Curry.

BP is expected to reveal the worst ever second quarter results for a UK company after the recent oil disaster. The Energy Secretary will call for an increase in wind turbines in a speech on energy policy. OFCOM publishes its annual review into broadband speeds and value for money. Finally, with two years to go until the London Olympics 2012, we look at whether the games are on budget and what their legacy will be.

The BBC has learned that the chief executive of the oil company BP is expected to stand down, and is currently negotiating the terms of his departure. Banks are set to come under renewed pressure today as the government looks to increase lending to small firms. The Bank of England base rate will have to stay at its current record low to stop the economy collapsing according to one forecaster. And finally, a competition is being launched to find top cyber-security personnel as a response to the worrying shortage of skilled professionals.

Banks across Europe have been subject to 'stress tests' to see if they would survive another major downturn. Forecasts for the UK's second quarter GDP figures are showing a slight improvement. Visit Britain predicts tourism in the UK will expand faster than retail and the energy industry by 2020. Finally, a record £840 million worth of fraudulent insurance claims were made in 2009 according to figures released today by the Association of British Insurers.

More than six million families claim tax credits in the UK but the annual deadline to ensure they continue to recieve the payments is fast approaching. The Chairman of the US Federal Reserve has told Congress that the central bank is ready to step in if needed. Finally, we tell you which auto maker has been named the best car manufacturer in a survey by Which Car?

BP has announced a huge asset sale to help pay for the clean-up costs of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Apple's latest results show a 78% increase in profits on the same time last year. The government has warned of the need to reign in defence spending. Finally, Toy Story 3 has been packing in the audiences since it premiered in the UK earlier this week. It may break box office records but will it be enough to boost British cinemas?

The government will unveil a new Office of Tax Simplification today, to streamline the UK tax regime. The US Bank Goldman Sachs announces its latest results. Ocado is about to float on the stock market and is expected to start conditionally trading tomorrow, with a full listing on Monday. Finally, Flybe are making a huge order of £3bn worth of planes.

High Street banks are now charging interest rates on overdrafts that are far greater than the advertised rates. In the first six months of this year, fraud losses rocketed to £1.06bn. The 2010 Farnborough International Airshow starts today in Hampshire. Finally, BT is starting to push through a significant increase in call charges.

The US Federal Reserve says it could take six years for the US economy to recover from the recession. That's despite President Barack Obama's claims that the stimulus plan is working. We ask whether apprenticeships are gaining in popularity as an alternative to university. TM Lewin, the company that specialises in smart work shirts, releases their results today. Finally, a new report says the availability of rental properties is getting worse.