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...
UK homeowners borrowed £10.6bn in July, a 13% month-on-month drop
According to recent data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), UK homeowners borrowed £10.6bn in July, down 13% compared to the previous month....
MPs say the £55bn HS2 rail link project needs a ‘realistic timetable’
MPs have warned that the £55bn HS2 rail link project needs a 'realistic timetable' as the current schedule is 'overly ambitious'.
The HS2 is a...
Electricity-generating veneers will turn windows into solar panels
An American manufacturer that makes transparent coatings for glass has begun developing see-through electricity-generating veneers that can be fitted onto existing windows to convert them...
UK inflation stayed unchanged at 0.6 percent in August
UK inflation stayed unchanged at 0.6 percent in August, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), despite an increase in the cost of...
EasyJet pilots say pilot fatigue may lead to industrial action
Claims of rising levels of pilot fatigue among EasyJet pilots have led to a ballot being held regarding industrial action. The airline's pilots and...
Director pay stratospheric says TUC
Director pay has reached stratospheric levels, says the TUC (Trade Union Congress), a federation in England and Wales that represents most trade unions. The...
Food and drink firms upbeat following Brexit decision
Food and drink firms in England and Wales are shrugging off the uncertainty that prevailed in the run-up to the EU referendum and showing...