The changes do not signify a lessening of the commitment by the oil giant, but do signify that some areas don’t need a continuing effort, BP CEO Bob Dudley said Friday.

The Gulf of Mexico has a few ways of cleansing oil from its waters: it hosts legions of microbes adapted to dine on natural oil seepages, and its warm water temperatures favor the evaporation of oil. But scientists say it’s still too early to know how long it will take the Gulf to recover.

US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.

BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.

The UK’s Partygaming and Austrian firm Bwin unveil plans to merge and create the world’s largest online gaming business.

People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.

Metro Ortem Limited India’s leading manufacturer of all type of fans has come up with its latest innovation, Ortem Sogo Digital Induction Cooking system in collaboration with Sogo of Europe.

Metro Ortem Limited India’s leading manufacturer of all type of fans has come up with its latest innovation, Ortem Sogo Digital Induction Cooking system in collaboration with Sogo of Europe.

Global Warming and sudden shifts in seasons is major environmental concern across the globe these days. CII is organizing a national conference on Green Homes, to explore the possibilities open for developing country like India.

Global Warming and sudden shifts in seasons is major environmental concern across the globe these days. CII is organizing a national conference on Green Homes, to explore the possibilities open for developing country like India.

British Gas profits almost double as the energy supplier benefits from rising customer numbers and last winter’s cold weather.

Council workers across England face having to retire later or pay more into their pension scheme, the public spending watchdog warns.

Motorists who buy an electric plug-in car from January next year will get a grant worth up to £5,000 from the government.

BP says it will emerge from the oil spill crisis a smaller and wiser company, as it announces a record $17bn (£11bn) loss.

Van Jones, the former White House adviser for green jobs, says he can personally relate to Shirley Sherrod, the former USDA official who was forced to resign last week after her comments about overcoming racial prejudice were taken out of context. Both individuals resigned from the Obama administration amid strong political pressures. Host Michel Martin talks to Jones about the parallels he sees between his highly publicized resignation in 2009 and Sherrod’s, and what he’s learned since leaving the White House.