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The latest falls come after oil cartel Opec reduces its forecast for global oil demand next year.

Energy regulator Ofgem is accused of mismanagement by a whistleblower.

The music streaming powerhouse hopes to tap into the region’s millions of digitally-connected consumers.

Susanna Dinnage is named as the new chief executive of the Premier League, replacing Richard Scudamore.

Analysts have warned the rally could be short lived if a deal isn’t agreed by the cabinet.

More firms are stockpiling as concerns about shortages of food, medicines, car parts and much else increase.

The UK’s big cities will be the first to get the futuristic mobile technology, says mobile operator.

The bridal store has ceased trading and closed down all 12 of its outlets.

The online giant plans major new campuses in New York and next to the Pentagon near Washington DC.

Flipkart-owner Walmart said investigation into misconduct found “lapses in judgement”.

A botched update to network hardware meant an African ISP wrongly took over Google net addresses.

Court of Justice was asked to rule in a copyright case involving two Dutch cream cheese products.

Wages rise at the fastest pace since 2008 but unemployment edges higher, official figures show.

The firm is planning a $21bn IPO of its mobile unit that could fund a fresh wave of tech investments.

The advert was not approved to be shown on TV because it breaches the rules on political advertising.

Premier Foods is to stockpile raw materials ahead of Brexit as fears grow over gridlock at UK ports.

The company behind TV’s Poldark and Victoria buys the rights to a book about Sir Philip Green.

Why retailers need to be doing more for their disabled customers.

Holly Greader from Cardiff tells the BBC what going shopping is like for her as a wheelchair user.

Calendars featuring gifts like cosmetics or wine have become a huge hit, but are there too many of them?

Research suggests on average 24 hours a year are spent complaining, while at work, about poor service.

A quarter of those in serious financial difficulty wait more than two years to seek help, a charity says.

DIY retailer Homebase runs Britain’s worst online shop, according to a survey by the consumer group.

Scientists hope artificial intelligence will gives us more insights into bee health and behaviour.

A car repair worker is the first person to be sentenced to jail as a result of a UK data watchdog prosecution.

The tech giant’s share price fall has wiped more than $40bn off its market value.

Xiaomi offered only two or three phones at the advertised price.

Andrew Tinkler was part of a campaign to oust the Stobart Group’s chairman, a court hears.

Shares in BAT and Imperial Brands tumble after reports suggest the US will ban menthol cigarettes.

The pound sinks in volatile trading after reports that a Brexit deal was near were downplayed.