'Reluctant, risk-averse jerks'....the words of one Bank of England rate-setter talking about the banks on WUTM yesterday....we find out what banks have to say.

Bank of England policymaker Adam Posen tells us why printing more money is essential to the economic recovery, and how to boost small business lending. Astrazeneca unveils its latest results, amid rumours of more job losses. And finally, can clubbing together on heating oil bills save you money?

David Cameron's refused to sign up to a eurozone pact on budget discipline, but denies he's softened his position since his famous opt-out last year. A respected think tank's warning the government that its pensions shake-up might not save much after all. And why a strike at Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs is likely to mean a sign of relief for tens of thousands of people.

The Chief Executive of RBS has given up a share bonus of nearly a million pounds. We look at what it means for the culture of City rewards and for the taxpayer. As eurozone leaders converge on Brussels to talk balanced budgets and growth, President Sarkozy has thrown in a firecracker with his plan for a 'robin hood' tax

RBS has decided to pay Chief Executive, Stephen Hester, a bonus of almost a million pounds.

As David Cameron prepares to address the world's finest business brains at the World Economic Forum in Davos, will the meeting's slogan of "The Great Transformation" provide food for thought on the UK economy?

Wake Up To Money asks 'Is boardroom pay out of control?' ahead of Vince Cable's proposals to give shareholders stronger powers to vote down executive pay packages. Unite Trade Union says a walkout by tanker drivers at major, oil company Wincanton over pay and conditions is justified. And finally, Eurozone finance ministers have set the stage for tough negotiations between Greece and its creditors.

Why is the IMF seeking to raise more money, and will the UK Government stump up.

The TUC attacks the government’s plans to introduce charges for claimants bringing a case to an industrial tribunal. Sales at Intel surge, despite floods in Thailand damaging factories. Why Main Street is driving US banks’ profits, rather than Wall Street and how does the Co-operative movement view David Cameron’s praise of their model.

The giant behind brands from Persil to PG Tips faces eleven days of strike action by thousands of workers. Ahead of fresh unemployment figures, new research claims some areas are suffering disproportionately. And should a slowing Scottish economy affect its leader's plans for independence?