Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway seals $37.2bn deal
Metal parts manufacturer Precision Castparts is being acquired by Warren Buffett
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Heathrow flight paths: Airport to trial steeper arrival to reduce noise pollution over west London
Starting on 14 September, Heathrow will be trialling a slightly steeper approach angle of 3.2 degrees.
Milk farmer protests: Why are cows roaming around Asda?
Milk farmers are demanding a fair price for milk
End of Iran sanctions bad for independent Scotland?
Before sanctions were imposed by the West and some other nations, Iran reckoned that it could produce four million barrels of oil per day for the next 100 years on known oil reserves.
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Japan to restart first nuclear reactor since Fukushima disaster
Kyushu Electric Power will open reactor at Sendai facility.
Apple supplier Foxconn to set up $5bn project in India
Foxconn will invest $5bn over next five years in new plant in Pune in Maharashtra.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway nearing its biggest acquisition at about $30bn
Company close to signing agreement to buy Precision Castparts, which makes aircraft components and energy-production equipment.
BHP Billiton axes 380 mining jobs in South Australia
Company cites global challenges in resources sector among reasons for job cuts.
TTIP: Five things you need to know about the controversial EU-US trade deal
820 million people will be affected by the bilateral trade agreement between the EU and the US.
Dick Costolo may exit Twitter's board in possible shakeup
Current Twitter board consists of three former CEOs – Jack Dorsey, Ev Williams and Costolo – a rarity in corporate world.
China reports weaker trade figures in escalated worries for economy
China's exports in yuan terms declined 8.9% year over year in July, while imports fell 8.6%.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reports 37% decline in profit
Second-quarter results were impacted by lower investment gains and underwriting losses in insurance business.
US jobs data could pave way for interest rate rise
Positive employment numbers show improving US outlook
Libor fixing scandal: Raft of criminal and civil cases to follow Tom Hayes conviction
Following Tom Hayes's conviction, a raft of civil cases and private prosecutions is expected.
Nigeria's ban of foreign currency deposits 'good for economy and naira'
Nigeria's Central Bank welcomed foreign currency deposits ban to bolster naira and avoid illicit flows.
China slowdown shunts Jaguar Land Rover
The Indian-owned car maker has seen a slowdown in sales
The evolution of cybercrime: From Julius Caesar and Prince Philip to state-sponsored malware
Cybercrime has evolved from basic worms to highly sophisticated, nation state-sponsored malware that is almost undetectable.
SeaWorld profits take bath as Blackfish documentary whale controversy bites
Theme park operator has been sinking under the weight of mistreatment allegations.
Tube strike: Unions and London Underground set to restart talks after 24-hour walkout
Talks will resume on 10 August after millions of commuters and tourists faced delays across the capital.
Margareta Pagano: Andy Haldane's wisdom rings true as interest rates stay static on 'Stuck Thursday'
Interest rates remained stuck on 0.5%, giving homeowners and the economy a moment of relief.
Indian pension fund investing in equities for first time
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will invest Rs 50bn in two exchange traded funds.
William Hill profits shrink after bookmaker pays £44m government duties
Profits slid 12% to £155.7m in the first half of 2015 after tax reforms to the gambling industry.
Saudi Arabia set to borrow heavily as low oil prices create budget deficits
Saudi used almost $62bn of its foreign currency reserves so far in 2015, and borrowed $4bn from local banks in July.
Citigroup's sale of OneMain Financial to be delayed on antitrust concerns
Springleaf Holdings, which is set to acquire unit, says deal would be delayed beyond third quarter.
Informatica taken private with Microsoft and Salesforce joining in as strategic investors
Informatica has been delisted from Nasdaq after it was taken private in a $5.3bn buyout.
Greek debt crisis: France and Greece want new bailout agreed by late August
This will allow Greece to settle a €3.5bn debt payment to the European Central Bank.
William Ackman reveals $5.5bn stake in Cadbury owner Mondelez
Activist investor is expected to pressurise Mondelez board to boost earnings or sell itself.
Certifi-Gate: Massive Android vulnerability affects hundreds of millions of smartphones and tablets
A new Android vulnerability that is "very easily exploited" allows hackers gain complete control of your smarpthone
Homeowners beware: What the experts are saying about the BoE's decision to keep interest rates at 0.5%
Mortgage rates are already rising in anticipation of an interest rate increase
'Super Thursday': Bank of England splits on interest rates as UK braces for increase
BoE sees one member break ranks and call for a rise as rates stay at 0.5%.
Tesla Model S hacked: Researchers discover six security flaws in popular electric car
Security researchers uncover flaws in Tesla Model S allowing them to remotely shut off the car's systems
Ken Macintosh: Scottish Labour leadership hopeful on 'optimistic' politics and 'anti-austerity' agenda
EXCLUSIVE: Macintosh outlines his economic and business plan for Scotland.
New car sales grow for 41st month straight in July
New car sales are still growing, but at a slower rate than first half of the year
Pfizer, Flynn Pharma accused of overpricing anti-epilepsy drug
UK's Competition and Markets Authority could fine the companies 10% of their global turnover, if found guilty.
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