A BRITON who was due to be executed in China this morning was only told of his fate yesterday, his supporters said.

Oil prices tumbled to their lowest level for four months today as unseasonably warm weather kept heating systems switched off.

UK oil production dropped by 10% during 2004 – one of the biggest falls amongst producers last year, according to figures published by global oil firm BP.

Oil prices fell to their lowest level in nearly two months in London today after the global energy watchdog said the cost of crude may have peaked.