Tech

Bill Extending HS2 To Manchester Laid In Parliament

Official approval for the high speed line to Manchester is a "landmark moment", says the government. Read more

The People Deciding To Ditch Their Smartphones

The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives. Read more

John Lewis Says It Is Wrong To Cut Sick Pay For Unjabbed Staff

Unlike rivals, the retailer says all staff get full sick pay regardless of vaccination status. Read more

Major Investor Will Target Bosses At Firms Failing On Climate

Aviva Investors will vote to get directors kicked out of firms that fail on sustainability goals. Read more

Inflation: Four Things That Are Going Up In Price And Why

From skincare products to used cars - the items that tell the story of the cost of living crisis. Read more

First-time Buyers Surge: 'I Couldn't Keep Paying Rent'

There were a record number of first-time buyers in 2021, figures from lender Halifax suggest. Read more

Another US President, Time For Another Big Intel Factory Promise By Another CEO

Let's not get too excited about this right away Comment  Intel puts on a show for its biggest manufacturing announceme... Read more

European Silicon Output Shrinking, Metal Smelters Closing As Electricity Prices Quadruple, Trade Body Warns

Probably something to tackle before those chip fabs are built, eh? Soaring electricity prices have derailed manufacturi... Read more

Police Response To £3.9m Fraud Branded Woeful

Inspectorate criticises the police after only one of 69 victims of a fraud has their case investigated. Read more

Firms Call For Urgent Help With Energy Bills

Five business groups write to Chancellor Rishi Sunak asking for support for firms on energy costs. Read more

You Might Want To Consider The Cost Of Not Upgrading Legacy Tech, UK's Department For Work And Pensions Told

Processes relying on 1980s ICL mainframe contributed to £1bn pension black hole Brit MPs have told the Department for ... Read more

Trains Told To Get Rid Of Torrent Of 'Tannoy Spam'

Rail chiefs are set to get rid of unnecessary on-board announcements to make journeys more peaceful. Read more

Intel Plunking Down $20bn For At Least Two Chip Factories In Ohio

Announcement scheduled for today as Gelsinger meets with Biden at the White House Intel is scheduled to announce on Fri... Read more

Serbia Revokes Rio Tinto Lithium Mine Permits Following Protests

The country cancels the mining licence for the Anglo-Australian firm's controversial $2.4bn project. Read more

Ex-Credit Suisse Chief Also Broke Covid Rules Going To Euros Final

Ex-Credit Suisse chief António Horta-Osório went to Wembley on same day he attended Wimbledon. Read more