Wall Street boosted by growth revision
US markets ended higher on Friday after the government revised its figures for economic growth higher and consumer sentiment rose.
Fracking go-ahead: What happens next?
Now plans for fracking have been given the go-ahead in North Yorkshire, the BBC’s John Moylan looks at whether old industrial sites be used for future fracking applications.
96-year-old Henry Heimlich uses namesake maneuver on choking woman
The 96-year-old surgeon credited with developing the Heimlich maneuver recently used the technique for the first time himself to save a woman.
Energy suppliers vent comparison fears
Independent energy companies want consumers to be able to see all available tariffs when using price comparison websites.
This is what makes OPEC even less relevant
Unexpected disruptions in the world oil market could make OPEC and its meeting next week less relevant.
Yellen: rate rise in ‘coming months’
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen expects interest rates to rise again later this year if the US economy continues to improve.
Cheap fuel lets US drivers hit the road
American drivers take to US roads this holiday weekend enjoying the lowest fuel prices for a decade.
Yellen: Rate hike probably appropriate in the coming months
She spoke after some Fed colleagues have pointed to a hike sooner rather than later.