World Competitiveness Report 2014-2015
The World Competitiveness Report 2014-2015, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) was released today. The WEF warns that despite several years of bold...
UK employers in low-skilled sectors concerned over Brexit future
Many UK firms in low-skilled sectors employ large numbers of migrants from the European Union. Now, new research suggests they are concerned about their...
Big Ben silent as £40 million repairs are carried out
London's iconic Big Ben will be silent for a while as much needed repairs, estimated to cost about £40 million are carried out, lawmakers...
UK car production ‘bounces back’ in July
Car production in the United Kingdom rose 7.8 percent in July, reversing a 7-month decline in the home market, an industry body reports.
The latest...
Plastic bag usage plunged by 78% in one month, says Tesco
Plastic bag usage at Tesco supermarkets in England plunged by an amazing 78% within one month of the introduction of the 5p per bag...
Volcanic activity did not kill off dinosaurs, study suggests
Volcanic activity was not a major factor contributing to the extinction of dinosaurs and thousands of other species during the mass extinction in the...
Staples breach affected 1.16m cards in 115 stores
Office supply chain store giant Staples Inc. said about 1.16 customer payment cards may have had personal information stolen in a data breach which has...
Manchester United profits up
Despite a disappointing performance on the pitch this season, Manchester United profits increased to £11 million in the three months ending March 2014 (the...
Standard Chartered has no plans for a capital raise, despite drop in profit
Standard Chartered announced that it has "no plans for a capital raise" through selling new shares, despite a 25 percent drop in annual pretax...
UK unemployment rate down to 5.6%
The jobless rate in the UK has dropped to 5.6%, according to the latest official figures released by the Office for National Statistics. The...