People feel more ‘ownership’ over physical books than e-books
Physical books feel more like they belong to us than e-books, according to a study of adult consumers of different ages.
Researchers at the University...
Smiths Group in talks with ICU Medical about potential merger of healthcare units
British engineering giant Smiths Group said that it is in talks with US-listed ICU medical about a potential merger of their two healthcare divisions.
Smiths...
WH Smith ranked as UK’s worst High Street retailer
The British public have voted WH Smith as the worst retailer on the UK High Street.
A survey of over 10,000 consumers found that WH...
Qualcomm meeting with Chinese regulators for NXP acquisition approval
Qualcomm is meeting with Chinese regulators this week to seek clearance for the company’s proposed acquisition of Dutch NXP Semiconductors.
The deal, valued at $44...
UK food and farming sector make Brexit demands
Britain’s food and farming sector have made demands to the government over the ability to continue recruiting enough staff from the EU after Brexit.
Over...
Business lobby groups urge UK government to vote on Heathrow expansion
Business lobby groups representing half a million companies have urged the UK Prime Minister to hold a vote on Heathrow Airport’s expansion.
The Confederation of...
Flights delayed at Stanstead Airport after lightning strikes damaged fueling system
Flights to and from Stanstead Airport were disrupted after lightning strikes damaged the aircraft fueling system.
According to FlightStats, over 200 planes were delayed at...
Tetra Pak against ban on plastic straws
Swedish food packaging firm Tetra Pak said it is against a ban on plastic straws as they serve “an entirely functional purpose.”
The company said...
Boots owner rejects accusations it overcharged NHS for cancer mouthwash
Walgreens Boots Alliance has rejected accusations that it has been overcharging the NHS for a mouthwash used by cancer patients.
The announcement by the company...
Fiat-Chrysler announced a massive recall of 4.8 million vehicles in the US
Fiat-Chrysler announced a massive recall of 4.8 million vehicles in the US because of a defect that can prevent drivers from turning cruise control...