Many words have additional meanings since birth of Web
Twenty years ago the only creatures that tweeted were birds, not humans posting brief messages, while viral only referred to situations with types of microbes,...
Human settlements on Moon to be probed by Russia and European Space Agency
A European-Russian mission to determine whether a permanent human settlement could be set up at the Moon’s unexplored south pole is likely to go...
Full EU wish-list coming in November, Cameron tells frustrated EU leaders
Despite lots of chest beating about the UK wanting a reformed European Union (EU) that he can then sell to his voters before a promised referendum,...
Uber wins major court case in the UK
Uber just won a major case in the UK over the use of its app in London.
The case was brought by Transport for London...
Artificial skin that senses things could revolutionize prosthetics
Scientists have created an artificial ‘skin’ that can sense the force of static objects using specialized pressure sensors and flexible organic circuits.
They were also...
UK to raise rates sooner than later, says BoE’s Kristin Forbes
Kristin Forbes, an external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), believes the UK will raise interest rates ‘sooner rather than...
Tata Steel plans on cutting 1,200 jobs in the UK next week, union says
Tata Steel plans on cutting 1,200 jobs in the UK next week, a union says.
The Indian multinational steel-making company is expected to cut staff...
Alcoholic drinks companies failing ‘Responsibility Deal’ labelling pledges
Alcoholic drinks companies that committed to the Public Health Responsibility Deal in the UK, are not fully meeting their pledge regarding labelling, researchers from...
Aston Martin announces nearly 300 job cuts
Aston Martin plans to cut nearly 300 staff as it rebalances and restructures its business - in an effort streamline activities.
The Warwickshire-based luxury brand...
Treasury scraps ‘reverse burden of proof’ rule for bankers
The UK government has suspended the 'reverse burden of proof' rule for senior managers at banks.
The rule, which many considered a bit excessive, would...