There’s now a total ban on mobile phones in schools in France. A new law means they can’t be used in primary and junior schools there. It affects pupils from when they start school until they are around 15 years old. Tablets and smart watches are also banned. The Government says it’s decided to bring …
Image copyright Dyson Image caption The inventors hope their urban turbine can generate sustainable energy for cities where traditionally it has been difficult to capture wind power A turbine that can capture wind from any direction has won the UK’s 2018 James Dyson Award. The O-Wind Turbine aims to capture inner-city wind and turn it …
Image copyright Hampshire Constabulary Image caption Lucy McHugh was found stabbed to death in woodland at Southampton Sports Centre Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick believes detectives should have access to material from social media companies “within minutes”. The call comes after a suspect in the murder of Lucy McHugh, 13, was jailed for withholding his …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A gamer plays ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ while competing at an esports tournament The President of the International Olympic Committee says esports are too violent to be part of the Olympics. Thomas Bach said the “so-called killer games” which promote violence or discrimination cannot be accepted into the Games. “If you …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat, barley and rye. A Pontypool family gluten-free bakery firm has been sold to a Cardiff company in a deal potentially worth £25m. The Lewis family – who are Ultrapharm’s shareholders – will receive £17m, and potentially a further …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption MTN, Africa’s largest mobile phone company, has had several financial disputes with Nigeria Nigeria has asked mobile phone operator MTN to pay a $2bn (£1.6bn) tax bill, the company says. MTN challenged the figure, saying it related to activities over the past decade. It said it had settled the …
Image copyright Getty Images Amazon has briefly become the second US-listed firm to have a market value of more than $1 trillion (£779bn). Shares in the e-commerce giant rose nearly 2% to a high of $2,050.50 in morning trade before slipping back. Apple reached the same milestone in early August. Founded in 1994, Amazon is …
Nike’s new advertising campaign, which features Colin Kaepernick, celebrates the 30th anniversary of its ‘Just Do It’ slogan Critics have burned Nike trainers and clothing in protest at Colin Kaepernick’s appointment as the face of the brand’s new advertising campaign. The American football quarterback, 30, protested against racial injustice and police brutality by kneeling during …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Redrow saw pre-tax profits up from £315m to £380m in 2017-18 Wales’ largest housebuilder Redrow has announced another year of record pre-tax profits – up 21% to £380m. It is the fifth year in a row the Flintshire-based company has announced increases in annual profits. The firm said the …
Image caption PA Consulting employs about 2,600 people across its global operations One of the world’s leading consultancy firms is to create 400 jobs in Belfast. PA Consulting is opening a digital development centre in the city which will be developed over the next five years. It recruits specialists in software engineering, data analytics and …