BUSINESS

Comparisons to EU wide of the mark, as Russia increases political control over neighbours

National Oil Corporation say security is number one priority for Libya.

Mack, aged 69, spent less than a year on the Russian oil producer's board

Campaigners say UK housing market creating "deep divisions" in society as wealthy cling to empty property.

Over 50 scientists have sent a letter to WHO urging it not to control e-cigarettes

All products are doubted to have pork elements due to same production methods

The University of Belfast and The University of Glasgow have teamed up to create a new £8.1m research centre

Tablet sales have declined for the first time since Apple's iPad was introduced in 2010

Forty-five percent of African households are still living in poverty.

Argentina and Paris Club reached agreement to resume loan repayments.

IBTimes UK speaks exclusively to Simon Richards, CEO, Fonetic USA

Fears of a Help to Buy scheme-fuelled housing bubble eased over weak data.

Former hedge fund analyst at San Francisco-based Artis Capital faces maximum of five years in jail.

Mineral-rich economy to explore new sources of energy to boost GDP.

Ben Reid has worked in co-operatives for 33 years but stepped down this month from Co-op's board

Kingfisher reported a strong quarter, boosted by B&Q sales.

George Osborne announced in the Budget that retirees would no longer have to take out an annuity.

Wells Fargo allegedly gave loans to minority residents and minority communities in LA.

Iranian hackers carry out sophisticated, three-year spying campaign using fake Facebook accounts to target victims in US and UK.

BP files petition with US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia after 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals rejects its plea.

Tate & Lyle's profit falls as the sugar and sweetener manufacturer feels the effect of a cold winter

Overall, Barclays received fewer customer complaints in the first quarter due to fall in PPI issues

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation first bought G4S shares in June 2013.

Hannam was found guilty of market abuse, 'even though his actions were unintentional'

CSI 300 Information Technology Index in China rallies 5.5% since 19 May when US indicted five Chinese officials.

Soames left Aggreko for embattled security firm G4S this year

Lloyds said it's boosting women to account for 40% of top managerial positions to by 2020

SME Finance Monitor data shows appetite for borrowing still remains low

CBI survey finds retail sales rising for sixth consecutive month in May.