UK government

Contract ban condemned as former BP engineer Kurt Mix's trial begins.

UK government files 'amicus brief' in Texas district court to support BP appeal against EPA embargo on US public contracts.

Serco Chief Executive Christopher Hyman quit his role amid investigations. Shares tumble by nearly 8%

The government also says it wants to increase transparency in the sector.

Despite protestors call for political reform, Bahrain's Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa insists answer as much economic.

Tom Flanagan, an employment partner at Irwin Mitchell, says the scheme is "unnecessary" and "potentially damaging to the economy".

But Greg Fitzgerald says housing sector has problems sourcing enough building materials for boom.

Government says it will reduce Lloyds stake by 6% to generate £3.2bn.

UK government announces sale of 6% of total stake in Lloyds aqcuired during financial crisis.