Oil giant to carry out final round of tests ahead of operation to plug leaking well
Static kill operation expected to get underway later today
WWF and Co-operative Financial Services join call for mandatory carbon reporting
Oil giant to acquire US biofuel operations in $98m deal
Gush of oil stopped for the first time in three months – but Obama administration warns cap might only be a temporary fix
House of Representatives committee passes bill that would bar BP from obtaining new offshore oil and gas exploration leases for up to seven years
Government officials insist "additional analysis" is required before testing can get underway
BP shares rise as testing begins on new containment cap