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Image copyright AFP Image caption Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman’s comment calmed fears about global oil shortages Saudi Arabia has said its oil output will return to normal by the end of this month, with half the production lost in drone attacks on two key facilities already restored. The news immediately calmed the oil markets, with […]

Image copyright Smart Meter GB Smart meters are promoted as technology to make householders’ lives easier and cheaper, as well as a gateway to a connected British energy network. But their introduction has proved controversial. Deadlines have shifted and the technology has been questioned. Ultimately, most homes in the country will eventually use smart meters.

Image copyright Gatwick Airport Image caption Gatwick first trialled facial-recognition-based checks at some of its departure gates last year Gatwick has become the UK’s first airport to confirm it will use facial-recognition cameras on a permanent basis for ID checks before passengers board planes. It follows a self-boarding trial carried out in partnership with EasyJet

This article is part of a series of op-eds by CEOs of companies participating in CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-led business coalition focused on advancing diversity and inclusion in the U.S.  By Michael C. Bodson, president and CEO, DTCC Today, in a global marketplace where technology connects even the most remote

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Ford opened in Bridgend in 1980 but is due to close the plant in 2020 Ineos Automotive has chosen Bridgend for the production of its new 4×4 vehicle, according to industry reports. Ford will close its plant in the town in 2020 with the loss of 1,700 jobs, but it

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption There have been violent clashes on the streets of Hong Kong since June Hong Kong’s government contacted eight public relations firms to try and rebuild the embattled city’s image, but all of them declined the contract. The city has seen months of unrest sparked by a proposed extradition bill

Image copyright PA Media Image caption Installing full-fibre broadband across the UK poses a formidable engineering challenge About 400,000 UK properties gained access to full-fibre broadband for the first time over the first four months of the year, according to the watchdog Ofcom. That gave access to a total of 8% of all premises, marking

Image copyright Getty Images Estate agents have been urged to automatically disclose air pollution figures to home buyers. The industry trade body said providing this information should now be standard practice. “Air quality is now public information, and it will never not be again,” said Mark Hayward, chief executive of NAEA Propertymark. His comments came

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ireland wants to demonstrate to multinational investors that the country is a safe and predictable place to do business An EU court is hearing appeals against a decision to order Ireland to recover £11.5bn of unpaid taxes from Apple. In 2016, the European Commission found an agreement between Dublin

Image copyright Sirius Minerals Sirius Minerals has been forced to cancel plans to issue a $500m (£403m) bond for a fertiliser mine it is developing in the North York Moors. It paused the bond issue last month, but has now said it cannot issue it, blaming “market conditions”, including Brexit and lack of government support.