BUSINESS

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway held 15.2 million shares of Apple at the end of June, worth around $1.5bn.

Oxford Economics has said the proposed sugar tax could result in more than 4,000 job cuts across the UK.

Neuromama's market value makes it more valuable than Twitter and American Airlines.

China transitioning from 'Made in China' to 'Created in China', says World Intellectual Property Organisation.

Firm agrees deal with HMRC and Unite union to compensate workers at its controversial Derbyshire plant.

McLoughlin comes from the Institute of Directors after working on May's leadership campaign.

According industry data, the attitude of a minority of people aged 55 and over is causing concern.

PayPal Working Capital has dispensed £185m worth of funds to 14,000 UK businesses since 2014.

Deliveroo founder William Shu apologises to staff as he makes new pilot pay scheme optional.

Britain's biggest bookmaker rejects 'highly opportunistic' approaches from smaller rivals.

Approximately 10,000 accounts are believed to have been affected by a reading mistake on gas meters.

Underlying profit falls 7.6% to £21.8m in six months to 30 June period.

Housebuilder says it is still too early to judge the impact of the vote to leave the European Union.

City veteran says housebuilders, infrastructure firms and outsourcers will all look for support.

GDP unchanged in April to June compared to previous three months, missing forecasts for 0.2% increase.

McEwan said the time is right to have 'local aspirations', rather than 'global aspirations'.

PwC's Ajit Tripathi discusses the limits of automating business logic in smart contracts.

The UK central bank's decision to cut interest rates to 0.25% has triggered an uptick in demand for gold.

The development follows Russia fining Google $6.75m on Thursday for violating Android antitrust rules on mobile devices.

Nigeria loses 'largest economy' in Africa title to South Africa as naira weakens and oil prices fall.

Cinema chain snaps up the iconic movie house that first opened its doors in 1884.

Construction output declines 0.9% on a monthly basis in June, compared with forecast for 1% drop.

First quarter profit rose from £379m to £401m but net interest margin faces pressure.

Restaurant Group replaces Danny Breithaupt with Andy McCue in bid to turn around flagging sales.

China's fixed-asset investment in the year to July grew at the slowest rate in more than 16 years.

The UK charity wants the antibiotics ban to be implemented across all of McDonald's 30,000 stores globally.

Members of two unions at Eurostar are demanding a better 'work-life balance'.

Some drivers complained the proposals would mean they could start taking home as little as £50 a day.

Deal will see British insurer Legal & General incur a £65m loss on the disposal.