ISS comes with a hundred billion euro price tag
The ISS (International Space Station) comes with a one hundred billion euro price tag – this includes all development, assembly and running costs. Does...
BoE says UK households can cope with an interest rate hike
The Bank of England says that households in the UK should be able to cope with a hike in interest rates.
A survey of over...
Astronauts pay a high physical price for being in space
When astronauts spend six months in space, they pay a high physical price, from a stretched-out spine, weakened skeletal muscles, a puffy face, reduced...
Starbucks UK paid £8.1 million in corporation tax this year
Starbucks UK paid £8.1 million in corporation tax this year after reporting its largest ever profit in the region.
To put things in perspective, the...
UK inflation rate increased to 0.1% in November, positive again
The UK’s inflation rate returned to a positive level in November, the first time in four months, up to 0.1% after a reading of...
UK butterfly populations declined alarmingly in last four decades
UK butterfly populations have declined alarmingly over the last four decades, with three-quarters of all British species suffering significant slumps, a major scientific study...
Super sensitive dark matter detector twenty times better now
A super sensitive dark matter detector, the Large Underground Xenon dark matter experiment, the most sensitive in the world, has just been improved. This...
UK Treasury launching a secondary annuity market in 2017
The UK government will allow more than five million people to sell their annuity from 6 April 2017 for an upfront cash sum.
The Treasury...
BBC iPlayer launches on Apple TV just in time for Christmas
The BBC iPlayer is now available to download on the new Apple TV, allowing UK users to stream and catch up on their favourite...
Samsung Galaxy S7 to feature pressure-sensitive display and high-speed charging port
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 will feature a pressure-sensitive display and high-speed charging port, according to recent reports.
People familiar with the matter told the...