US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers
Kali HaysTechnology reporterReutersFCC chairman Brendan CarrThe US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers over national security concerns.In an update on Monday to a list of equipment seen as not…
Would you build your own apps?
Sean McManusTechnology ReporterSean McManusSean created three apps using the Kineto serviceRecently I decided to have a go at building some apps. Not long ago, that would have been a job…
Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like targets met
Colletta Smith,BBC Your Voice correspondentandElaine Doran,BBC Your Voice producerGetty ImagesPostal workers from across the UK have told the BBC they are being asked to move or hide mail from senior…
UK must back North Sea oil and gas drilling, says trade body
Dearbail Jordan,Senior business reporter andDaniel Thomas,Senior business reporterMatthew Lloyd / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesNorth Sea drilling has been winding down in recent years in line with the government's climate targets…
Ireland to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel
Irish government to cut excise duty on diesel and petrolGetty ImagesThe excise duty cuts will be introduced on Wednesday at midnightExcise duty on petrol and diesel is set to be…
Estée Lauder in merger talks with Jean Paul Gaultier-owner
Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne Daniel ThomasSenior business reporter Getty ImagesUS cosmetics giant Estée Lauder is discussing a potential merger…