Business
Washington chip probe eyes Sony
US authorities investigating Sony's electronics unit have asked for details about its SRAM business.
Islamic finance exam introduced
Financial advisers are to be offered a course to help them deal with the affairs of Muslim clients.
Tough trading hits Matalan profit
Matalan manages to slow the fall in sales, but its half-year profits dip 6.5% amid "difficult" trading conditions.
House price growth 'still firm'
House price growth cooled slightly in October, the Nationwide says, but the underlying trend "remains firm".
Japan's economy wobbles
Japanese unemployment rose and consumer spending fell in September, according to the latest official figures.
UK presses for Net gambling rules
The UK is to host a global summit on the impact of internet gambling on crime rates and children.
British Gas complaints "double"
British Gas is the UK's most expensive energy provider and provides the worst customer service, says Energywatch.
BP 'knew of Texas safety worries'
BP knew of "safety problems" at its Texas City refinery well before a deadly blast in March 2005, say US investigators.
KFC cuts out unhealthy trans-fats
Kentucky Fried Chicken says it will switch to healthier oils for most products as New York City mulls a ban on trans-fats.
US oil glut leads to price fall
Crude prices fall $2 to under $59 a barrel as warm weather reduces US demand for heating fuels and helps maintain large US stocks.