BP confirms advanced talks with Russia's state controlled oil company

The new $30 billion deal would put an end to recent disputes between BP and its partners

Drilling thrives 18 months after BP oil spill

The first new drilling began in the region in March of this year – and is thriving even after the disastrous BP oil spill.

BP and contractors face $45million fine over Deepwater Horizon spill

The three companies could be fined up to $35,000 per day – but that figure is reportedly dwarfed by their profits.

Better management would “almost certainly” have stopped BP oil spill

The US presidential commission investigating the BP oil spill finds that lax controls and cost-cutting were the chief culprits.

BP knew cement used on Deepwater Horizon well was faulty

Investigators say BP and the company which produced supplied the cement knew that the compound was unstable and could be vulnerable before the rig blew up.

BP seals the ruptured oil well for good

Obama laments “man-made catastrophe” of Hurricane Katrina

President tells New Orleans that the legacy of Katrina must be one “of action” but stops short of admonishing BP.

Brad Pitt says he backs death penalty for BP execs

The actor says he’s never supported capital punishment – but would make an exception for the oil executives.

BP agrees to pay record fine for 2005 refinery explosion

But the €39.3m it’s paying won’t come close to matching the fines it’ll have for the Gulf oil leak.

It’s over! 106 days on, BP plugs the oil well

Almost. The ‘static kill’ of heavy mud worked: now it just needs cement.

Hayward stands down, but won't be out of pocket

BP confirms Hayward’s departure, and pays him a tidy sum to do so.

Hayward will leave BP – with a £10.8m pension pot

Embattled CEO will be replaced by the man leading the Gulf clean-up.

BP may fire CEO as clean-up resumes

Tony Hayward’s future to be discussed tomorrow as BP moves to mop up the Gulf.

BP turned off emergency alarms to let crew sleep

Alarms were “inhibited” the day the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded.

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It's NOT over - there's oil seeping from the leak

BP engineers detect a seepage and fear a new leak has sprung after installing the containment cap.

BP confident oil leak will hold off

BP finally plugs the 86-day oil leak

It’s over! For now…