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Sony Pictures plans release of The Interview through streaming service Crackle

MPC member Martin Weale also sees more permanent jobs being created.

The NHS is launching 11 genomic medicine centres across the country

Opec has admitted it is willing to let prices fall to around $40 per barrel before stepping in.

Production has diminished over recent years and low oil prices are hurting exploration.

The Ministry of Strategy and Finance said that the country's economy would grow by 3.4% in 2014, lower than 3.7% expected earlier.

But the CBI warns that the nation's skills shortage could hold businesses back.

Only 17% of Westminster homes coming on to the market in December have been sold, said online estate agents eMoov.

Funding round led by tech fund All-Stars Investment and includes Russia's DST Global and PE firm Yunfeng Capital.

Opec has controlled the global oil market and has set oil prices for almost half a century until now.

Managing directors see bonuses averaging £124,680 for this year.

Government officials in Pyongyang say there will be 'serious consequences' if Washington rejects the offer.

Secret Cinema told IBTimes UK that the unnamed film to be screened this weekend will definitely not be The Interview or Team America: World Police.

Markets keen to see if there will be more year-end central bank surprises amid crashing rouble.

Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil's revenue dropped to $850m in 2013 from $1bn in 2012.

Crude oil prices have dropped some 50% since their peak in June: their steepest fall since the 2008 financial crisis.

Shrem pleaded guilty to aiding Silk Road by selling $1m worth of bitcoin.

Sony defends its decision to cancel theatrical release after Barack Obama's criticism.

Dalian Wanda is front-runner in auction to buy Infront Media.

US chain store says malware might have let hackers access cardholder names and payment card numbers..

To combat crime on the dark web it is necessary to go deeper down the rabbit hole.

Carlos Ghosn described the Russian currency as a 'bloodbath'.

Cracks appear in customs union between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan ahead of closer integration.

Canadian inflation rate fell more than expected in November.

Rick Holley said that he did not feel comfortable taking the bonus.

Putin's speech has done little to allay fears about the economy's impending collapse.

Russia's ruble reached an all-time-low of 80 against the dollar on Tuesday but has since recovered.

Ed Davey described it as 'fantastic news for bill-payers and businesses'.

IBTimes UK investigates the rise of food banks in recent years.