Why are young people leaving Britain to work abroad?
Sol HydeNearly 200,000 people under the age of 35, including Sol Hyde (pictured), moved abroad in the year to JuneWith rising rents, a tough job market and pay cheques stretched…
Many new UK drone users must take theory test for outdoor use
Liv McMahonTechnology reporterMany in the UK who unwrapped a new drone this Christmas may face a rude awakening next week, when they will have to take a theory test before…
Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sale traffic
Rachel ClunBusiness reporterAn evening surge in shoppers keen on Boxing Day bargains drove a decade-high increase in footfall for the annual sales, figures suggest.It was up by 4.4% across all…
Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
Geoff PerlmanAs self-driving cars get closer to reality, Tesla is striving to remain a big player. But is it sacrificing safety to stay in the game?For the past few weeks,…
NI house builders warn of ‘bleak’ future
House builders in Northern Ireland are facing a "very bleak" future, with the region's crumbling wastewater network forcing some to relocate and others to plan winding up, an industry body…
Bulgaria adopts euro amid fear and uncertainty
Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the euro, but some believe the move could bring higher prices and add to instability in the European Union's poorest country. A…
Bricked up: Could your smart home device stop working?
It's one of those classic cases of a company creating a whole new market with their product - only for it to get swallowed up by the competitors and copycats…
