HSBC shareholders vote in favour of new executive pay policy
HSBC shareholders voted to approve a new pay policy for executive directors on Friday, cutting the maximum amount they can earn by 7%.
The...
UK construction firm McGrath Bros goes into liquidation, 171 jobs lost
The UK construction firm McGrath Bros (Engineering) Group Ltd has gone into liquidation - 171 jobs have been lost as a result.
The Lisburn-based company,...
Giant star inflates massive cosmic soap bubble and Hubble captures image
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of a giant, super-hot star that has inflated a massive cosmic soap bubble – the Bubble...
Ash dieback disease fought back by mature tree in Norfolk England
Scientists have discovered a mature ash tree that has fought off Ash Dieback Disease - also known as Chalara Dieback of Ash – offering...
London Marathon spaceman Tim Peake competes in big event on Sunday
Virgin Money London Marathon spaceman Tim Peake will compete in the big event on Sunday as he takes long-distance running literally out of this...
Elon Musks hints that Tesla is developing some sort of self-driving bus for mass...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted that the California-based tech giant may be working on a self-driving vehicle designed for mass transit.
Musk said at...
Lyrid meteor shower appears in skies tonight
The Lyrid meteor shower, which occurs when the Earth crosses the orbital path of Comet Thatcher, will be visible in the night sky tonight,...
Climate change bringing nice weather happier people but also complacency
Climate change has brought milder weather, more pleasant temperatures and an overall year-round environment that makes us happier – so happy, however, that we...
Extent of Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching astonishing and shocking
Scientists said the extent of coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef is both astonishing and shocking – ninety-three percent of the world's largest...
UK FTSE 100 reached four-month high on rise in oil prices
The UK FTSE 100 index reached a four-month high on Wednesday, closing 4.91 points up, or 0.1% higher at 6,410.26 – its highest close...