Apple in talks with McLaren Technology Group over potential takeover
Apple has its eye on acquiring the British supercar maker McLaren Technology Group, according to reports citing unnamed sources.
The US tech giant, which has...
Emma Walmsley appointed as new GlaxoSmithKline chief executive
Emma Walmsley has been appointed as the new chief executive of Britain’s largest pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline.
Ms Walmsley, head of GSK consumer healthcare, will replace...
UK will lose passporting rights if it leaves single market, warns Bundesbank chief
The head of the German Federal Bank, Jens Weidmann, warned that UK banks would lose valuable passporting rights if Britain leaves the single market.
The...
Migrant entrepreneurs benefit the UK economy, says report
A report launched recently in parliament says the UK needs to back migrant entrepreneurs to help Brexit succeed. It says the businesses they create...
The Pirate Bay dangerous site Google warns Chrome and Firefox users
The Pirate Bay is a site that may contain malicious software, Google is warning Chrome and Firefox users. However, the site is not being...
BoE governor suggests Britain’s 1p coin could be scrapped
Bank of England governor Mark Carney suggested that the British penny coin could be scrapped as its value continues to decline, making its use...
UK introducing tougher penalties for drivers caught using their mobile phones
The UK government plans on introducing “much tougher penalties” for drivers caught using their mobile phones on the road, with officials wanting to double...
Low carbon helping to fuel Northern England’s economy
Low carbon projects are helping to boost economic activity in Northern England, says a sustainability pressure group. In a new report, it urges regional...
Volkswagen released images of its latest EV concept
Volkswagen released images hinting at the styling of its next generation of electric vehicles on Friday.
Teaser shots of VW's fully electric concept car set...
Collaborative consumption can benefit producers as well as consumers
The rise in collaborative consumption - where consumers share products with each other - could increase profits for firms that strategically adjust product quality...