UK construction sector could lose over 200,000 workers if a hard Brexit occurs
The UK construction sector could lose over 200,000 workers if a hard Brexit occurs, according to a report by Arcadis.
The consultancy firm said...
Swiss voters say no to earlier nuclear phase-out
In a recent referendum, Switzerland's voters said no to an earlier phase-out of nuclear power.
On Sunday, 54.5 percent of voters and an overwhelming...
OECD projects UK economic growth to drop from 2% this year to 1.2% in...
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) expects real GDP growth in the UK to drop from 2% this year to 1.2% in...
Japan building world’s fastest supercomputer, 130-petaflops using under 3MW power
Japan is building the world’s fastest supercomputer capable of making 130 quadrillion calculations per second (otherwise known as petaflops).
The 130-petaflops supercomputer will be built...
Glasgow airport tram-train link to boost local economy
Plans for a new tram-train link between Scotland's Glasgow airport and the city centre were unveiled last week.
The £144m direct rail link - a...
Jaguar Land Rover plans on major UK expansion, seeks government investment in Midlands infrastructure
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc, the UK’s largest car manufacturer, has receiving backing from Coventry City Council for the UK government to invest £450...
Bank of England governor in favour of a transitional Brexit arrangement
Bank of England governor Mark Carney has urged the UK government to secure a transitional arrangement in Brexit negotiations so that new rules are...
Finns turn festive fat into fuel for cars
As the Christmas festive season approaches, Finland's chemical industry is urging people to support a campaign to turn left-over cooking fat into fuel.
The campaign,...
UK Autumn Statement 2016: fiscal targets, infrastructure investment, corporate tax cuts
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond delivered his first Autumn Statement since taking over from George Osborne. The chancellor laid out his plan to...
APEC leaders reaffirm commitment to free trade
The leaders of APEC recently reaffirmed their commitment to promote free trade and sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
The 24th Annual APEC Economic...