NHS fights cancer and inherited ailments with new genomic centres
The NHS is launching 11 genomic medicine centres across the country
Russian ruble collapse will lead to 'bloodbath' says Renault Nissan chief
Carlos Ghosn described the Russian currency as a 'bloodbath'.
Plum Creek boss returns $2m bonus following poor business year
Rick Holley said that he did not feel comfortable taking the bonus.
Power generation firms to receive almost £1bn from 'bill payers'
Ed Davey described it as 'fantastic news for bill-payers and businesses'.
New species discovery sets record for deepest dwelling fish
New species of fish spotted some 8,145 metres below the ocean surface
FedEx to deliver '9,000 turkeys in 24 hours' across the UK in time for Christmas
It is looking to get turkeys to dinner plates in the build up to Christmas.
Middle-classes use more charities than poor people, says CAF
The Charities Aid Foundation found those who earned £55,000 used average of four charities per year; poor people, less than three.
Black Friday put a rocket up November retail figures
Retail sales were up by 6.4% in November.
Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and Liverpool universities risk funding and job cuts as north slips in academic research rankings
Southern institutions were winners with Oxford, UCL and Cambridge topping table.
Britons use 10% less electricity thanks to low power light bulbs and vacuum cleaners
A report from BBC News shows people used 10% less energy than five years ago.
Car smoking ban slated for October 2015
MPs will vote before the election and aim to bring the new law in on 1 October 2015.
Petrol prices drop to below £1 a litre in 2015, says RAC
It would be the lowest price since May 2009.
Sony Pictures Hack: Leaked emails show Lions Gate wanted Sony Corp merger talks
The emails were dated back to last summer.
First 'e-joint' set to go on sale in UK but drugs charity advises people to 'stay away'
KanaVape's 'e-joint' is set to go on sale but a leading charity has said it may be a waste of money.
UK food giant 2 Sisters dragged into 'supply line bullying' debacle
A Newsnight investigation accused the Goodfella's pizza maker of setting 'beyond reasonable' contract terms.
Russell Brand the school bully harasses RBS employees during anti-capitalist bank protest
Blog post by a man named 'Jo' lambastes "the puerile self-aggrandising antics of a prancing multimillionaire"
NHS: A&E units in England 'under pressure' and 'system is creaking' despite £700m winter funds
Sir Bruce Keogh said ambulance services in partos fo areas of the country are struggling to cope.
Homeless charity finance chief arrested over £800,000 fraud
South Wales Police arrested former finance chief Mark Davis, 47, for defrauding charity Cyrenians Cymru.
McDonald's Japan facing French fries crisis
McDonald's Japan is running out of fries to sell.
Tesco's woes increase as Aldi and Lidl grasp record market share
Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Asda all saw their sales decline, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
Patrick McLoughlin: Nats air traffic control failure affected 10,000 Heathrow passengers
McLoughlin described the failure as "unacceptable".
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry retires from football and joins Sky Sports punditry team
Henry enjoyed success at Arsenal, Barcelona and Juventus to name a few high-profile clubs
John Lewis Monty the Penguin dubbed most compelling Christmas advert of 2014
Realeyes measured people's facial reactions as they watched Christmas ads.
Selfish Britons no longer trust co-operatives, says Benenden Health
Some 61% of adults said there is less community spirit than 20 years ago.
Escape from Alcatraz: Scientists say 1962 plot to cross treacherous bay could have worked
New research shows that the three inmates - Clarence Anglin, John Anglin and Frank Morris - could have survived escape attempt.
Cryosat data reveals Arctic sea ice levels bounced back in 2014
Cool summers have allowed the North Pole to regain some of its ice coverage.
Only five northern white rhino left in the world after San Diego Zoo inhabitant dies
Five of the northern white rhinoceros subspecies remain after the death of Angelifu in the San Diego Zoo.
Labour councillor Willie Young in hot water after sending offensive 'autism' tweet
Willie Young made offensive remarks to Marc McDonald regarding his son's autism.
UK banks to offer 'fairer' fee-free accounts following Treasury deal
Customers will not be fined if they cannot pay direct debits or standing orders
BBC, Sky and BT ready to do battle as Premier League TV auction opens
The major broadcasters will once again lead the race for televised Premier League games.
