Scandal cuts VW sales by 4.5% this year
Sales of Volkswagen-branded vehicles fell 2.4% globally in November the wake of the emissions scandal, the German carmaker says.
Relax! History shows oil can’t go any lower
Analysts say that oil will see a reversal despite weak fundamentals and a lack of positive sentiment.
Oil price hits new seven-year low
The price of Brent crude falls to a new seven-year low after the International Energy Agency’s latest report forecasts that growth in demand for oil will slow.
VIDEO: Lagarde: ‘Housing is a perennial risk’
The IMF has given an upbeat assessment of the UK economy, saying it is in a very strong position but there are still risks.
VIDEO: Drought saps South Africa sugar crop
The BBC’s Taurai Maduna finds out how the drought is affecting the sugar industry in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal.
VIDEO: Cocoa threatened by climate change
The cocoa industry in West Africa is under threat from rising global temperatures.
VIDEO: Kashmir cricket bat makers sidelined
Severe flooding in Jammu and Kashmir in 2014 damaged huge stocks of new cricket bats.
Armin Van Buuren: Give music streaming a chance
Superstar DJ and producer sees potential despite industry protests over inadequate compensation for artists’ work.
India’s Uber rival is offering loans to drivers
Ola, India’s Uber competitor, will start offering loans to drivers to help them fund anything from weddings to home renovations.
Anger over ‘gutless’ Heathrow delay
Business groups react with anger at the government’s delay in reaching a decision on airport expansion, with one branding it “gutless”, but opponents welcome the move.