The BBC’s Adam Fleming takes a brief look at what’s in the 585-page Brexit agreement document. Source by [author_name]

Image copyright Reuters/Getty Images Facebook faces a new controversy over alleged tactics it used to discredit its critics, embarrass rival firms and downplay problems at the company. The New York Times has published a wide-ranging account of the methods Facebook and a public relations firm used to “deny and deflect” criticism. The report has led …

Image copyright James Duncan Members of the Scottish fishing industry have called for “clarity” on the implications of the draft agreement on leaving the EU. On Wednesday, Scottish Secretary David Mundell backed the draft Brexit deal despite concerns about its impact on the fishing industry. The 585-page document said a new agreement would be reached …

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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionBrexit agreement: What does the 585-page document say? Theresa May has agreed a draft Brexit withdrawal agreement with Brussels. Her cabinet backed it on Wednesday – but there have since been resignations. Two cabinet ministers, and two junior ministers, have resigned over the deal – while some …

Image copyright Reuters Asda sales jumped 2% in the three months to September as the recovery of the Walmart-owned supermarket continued. The result marked the sixth consecutive quarter of rising like-for-like sales, which strip out the effect of new stores. The retailer attributed the rise to the strength of its own-label brands. Asda has a …

Image copyright Getty Images Beyoncé has ended a business venture with Topshop boss Sir Philip Green by buying him out of Ivy Park, the gymwear label they founded together. The pair launched Ivy Park two years ago, playing on the personal brand of the US singer and outspoken feminist. The buyout comes weeks after Sir …

Image copyright Getty Images Sterling has fallen sharply after Cabinet ministers Dominic Raab and Esther McVey quit over Prime Minister Theresa May’s draft Brexit deal. The pound fell more than 1% against the dollar to $1.2798 and dropped more than 1% against the euro to €1.1313. On Wednesday, Theresa May had secured Cabinet backing for …

Image copyright Getty Images Retail sales fell by a worse-than-expected 0.5% in October, after a mild autumn hit sales of winter clothes. Sales at household goods stores fell 3% following a particularly strong August and September, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. For the three months to October, retail sales rose 0.4% – a …

Image copyright Getty Images Half-year profits at Royal Mail have tumbled after the company failed to cut costs as quickly as hoped. Pre-tax profit more than halved to £33m for the six months to 23 September despite a 1% rise in revenues to just over £4.9bn. Revenue from its GLS European parcel operations was up …