Tech trends 2020: New spacecraft and bendy screens
From new spacecraft to bendy screens, what to watch for in tech in 2020.
Rail law proposal ‘amounts to draconian strike ban’
Unions criticise government plans to require provision of minimum services during industrial action.
Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold
Rates could be cut if global growth does not recover or Brexit uncertainty persists, the Bank indicates.
Retail sales fall sharply in November
Shoppers continued to keep a tight grip on spending amid uncertainty about Brexit and the election.
Airbnb is not an estate agent, EU court rules
Airbnb will not need an estate agent licence to operate as it is an “information society service”.
Boeing ‘is not a trustworthy company anymore’
Zipporah Kuria, whose father died on board a 737 Max, met with the European aviation safety regulator.
5G: Is it worth getting a new phone?
Rory Cellan-Jones puts 5G to the test in various spots in London – is it worth getting a 5G phone?
How the scramble for sand is destroying the Mekong
The Mekong river is being damaged by sand extraction, adding to calls for limits on sand usage.
CEO Secrets: ‘We help banish bad muzak!’
Brian D’Souza, the boss of a company called Open Ear, says he is helping to improve in store music.
The US steps up the hunt for crucial rare earths
The US is stepping up the hunt for crucial rare earth metals, to lessen its dependence on China.