Wylfa nuclear power plant plans go ahead, creating Anglesey jobs
UK's first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales Gareth Lewis,Wales political editor and Steffan Messenger,Wales environment correspondentBBCWork will begin next year, with the aim of generating…
AI will slash headcount by two-thirds – Buy It Direct boss
The boss of one of the UK's largest online retailers has predicted automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will slash his workforce by two-thirds within the next three years. Nick Glynne,…
Heineken UK cuts Foster’s beer alcohol strength to 3.4%
Josh MartinBusiness reporterFoster's beer drinkers in the UK will soon find their lager's alcohol strength cut to 3.4%.Heineken UK, which brews Foster's, said cutting the alcohol strength from the current…
SSE to invest £33bn in upgrading Scotland’s electricity grid
Douglas FraserBusiness and economy editor, ScotlandSSENSSE's plans include erecting tall pylons and and building large sub-stationsThe company that controls the electricity grid in the north of Scotland has announced plans…
‘$230 for a cut-up sock’ – Apple’s new iPhone Pocket ridiculed online
Laura CressTechnology reporterApple has faced a wave of online mockery following its announcement of a new carrying case for its iPhone range.The US tech giant was ridiculed after it revealed…
Driving test rules to change in bid to stop bots booking slots
Emer Moreau,Business reporter and Katy Austin,Transport correspondent Getty ImagesThe backlog of driving tests grew after the covid-19 lockdownOnly learner drivers will be able to book driving tests in plans aimed…
US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterAFP via Getty ImagesPennies, which are worth one cent, cost nearly four cents to make.The US is set to make its final penny.The Philadelphia Mint will strike its…