Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?
In a secret location in the Highlands of Scotland, there's a fast-flowing river that's the key to understanding the massive power of water.
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'I took a chance on the whisky industry and I haven't looked back'
Zoey Darnbrough is the first to admit that just a few years ago she did not even know there was a whisky distillery near her hometown in southern Scotland.
There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control?
"Football's Gone Round the Spend!" screamed The People newspaper one Sunday in July 1995. It reported breathlessly that three clubs between them were set to pay out more than £20m on new players.
Form 4 Star Bulk Carriers Corp. For: 11 October
Nikolaos Karellis, a Director at Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK -2.53%), purchased 2,000 shares of common stock on Sept. 15, 2026. SEC Form 4 filing.
Bad Inflation Cures Itself - Good Inflation Doesn’t
The economy is running bad inflation, and the bad kind is the temporary kind, which is precisely why the bond market refuses to panic.
Form 4 Quanterix Corp: Michael Francis Miller (CTO) For: 15 October
Quanterix’s CTO converted vested restricted stock units into common stock, with part of the shares withheld to cover the exercise price or taxes.
Form 4 Micron Technology Inc For: 17 October
Earlier PRSU awards vested after three-year performance certification, while 2024 performance awards remain subject to year-three vesting.
Third runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, Healey says
Chancellor John Healey has said building a third runway at Heathrow Airport has "always been a case for growth" after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to say if he backed the expansion.
AI Infrastructure Demand Is Spilling Into Utilities and Semiconductor Growth
As of June 2026, Tech Insider’s own tracking put the figure at between 30% and 50% of all U.S. data centers planned for 2026 canceled or delayed – consistent with the nearly 50% estimate Tech Insider’s own Bloomberg-sou…
Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?
A new version of Tesla's Roadster electric sports car, equipped with thrusters which apparently allow it to hover and turn in mid-air, has been unveiled in Texas.
Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
Chancellor John Healey is planning to increase taxes on the bank sector, senior banking executives have told the BBC.
Barclays’ Cau says the best of the AI trade may be over
Another selloff in AI names broadened to encompass most of Tech, sending the Nasdaq-100 to its worst week since April 2025. Five sectors though would finish the week up 2% or more, as 30-year Treasury yields fell the mo…
Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
Living with a stink? Technology might help
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has said she is "minded to intervene" in the proposed £1.6bn deal for Sky to buy ITV's media and entertainment division.
Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.
CPI Hotter Than Expected: Is a Hike Back on the Table?
As we noted in prior commentaries, last month’s softer-than-expected CPI and PCE reports, along with weak labor data, gave the Fed room to wait on further rate hikes. Yesterday’s CPI data takes some of it back.
AI giant Anthropic woos potential investors ahead of stock market debut
It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.
'I paid thousands to a company for jobs that never came'
A company has been accused of promising jobs in the healthcare sector which never materialised, leaving people thousands of pounds out of pocket.
Japan, U.S. reach first chip deal under $550 bln investment plan
A significant component of the United States–Japan trade deal announced in July 2025 is a $550 billion loan fund, which could be an important basis for the two countries’ future economic security, industrial revitalizat…
AI giant Anthropic sees revenue surge ahead of stock market listing
Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic saw its revenue surge by 45% to $16.8bn (£12.7bn) in the three months to the end of September, the BBC understands.
Hot CPI Revives the Case for Sticky Inflation and Higher Fed Rate Risk
As of Monday morning, gold traded around $4,400. The market was optimistic that the unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs report would prompt another interest rate hike. August’s jobs data showed 162,000 jobs added, close to tr…
Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
Netflix has said it will cut 1,000 jobs globally as the streaming giant faces competition from rivals.
Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase
Airport drop-off charges are to be reviewed by the government following sharp price increases in recent years.