Image copyright Reuters Image caption Smoke rises from the headquarters of Libyan state oil firm National Oil Corporation Security forces and armed men are reported to have clashed at the headquarters of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Libya’s capital, Tripoli. An armed group is said to have stormed the building, and several blasts and …
The UK economy grew by 0.3% in July after being helped by the heatwave and the World Cup, according to the Office for National Statistics. In the three months to July, the economy expanded by 0.6%. “Services grew particularly strongly, with retail sales performing well, boosted by warm weather and the World Cup,” said Rob …
Do you know a C64 from a N64? Go all nostalgic when you play Sonic The Hedgehog or Super Mario? Well, imagine being able to compare the quality of every gaming console ever released in the United Kingdom. Now you can gaming fan Sam Anstee is putting on an exhibition at Pontypool museum in Torfaen. …
Two members of staff at social enterprise IndyCube discuss the merits of working a four-day week. Source by [author_name]
Straight women have a third fewer orgasms than straight men during sex – and 28-year-old Stephanie Alys is determined to change that. The inventor co-founded a multi-million pound business and she now sells luxury vibrators in 57 countries. But working in sexuality can be an uphill struggle, especially when trying to fund a business idea …
Image copyright Beyond Meat Image caption Ethan Brown wants people to eat less meat The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles a different business leader from around the world. This week we speak to Ethan Brown, the boss and founder of vegan food company Beyond Meat. Ethan Brown’s 12-year-old son eats a burger almost every …
Image copyright Getty Images Jack Ma, the executive chairman of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, will step down in a year, the company has confirmed. The news follows conflicting reports over the weekend on the timing of his exit. Mr Ma, one of China’s richest men, will hand over the reins to Daniel Zhang, currently Alibaba’s …
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption“I don’t see why four days is not doable for most people” A four-day working week will be possible this century if businesses are forced to share the benefits of new technology with their workforce. That’s the claim from the TUC, which is using its annual conference …
Image copyright AFP Image caption Les Moonves is one of the most powerful men in US media The head of US media giant CBS, Les Moonves, has resigned with immediate effect after allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS had been investigating Mr Moonves since allegations appeared in the New Yorker in July – and fresh accusations …
Image copyright Getty Images The Co-op is offering to beat funeral prices offered by rivals, amid greater competition in the sector. The firm is also reducing the cost of its lowest-priced “Simple” funeral. Rival provider, Dignity, found more of its customers chose its budget option, with a standard-issue coffin and no frills after it reduced …