Inside Iceland’s futuristic farm growing algae for food
BBC News Next to a geothermal plant in Iceland a start-up is growing microalgae for food. Next to a geothermal plant in Iceland a start-up is growing microalgae for food.
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Trump signs a slew of executive orders targeting Biden policies – video
Donald Trump, Donald Trump inauguration, Joe Biden, US politics, US news, Paris climate agreement Business | The Guardian An aide announces what Donald Trump is signing before the president picks up the document and shows it to the cheering crowd. The pile of executive orders are intended to undo many Biden administration policiesTrump launches second term…
‘It’s a nightmare’: couriers mystified by the algorithms that control their jobs
Gig economy, Business, Deliveroo, Uber, Technology Business | The Guardian From pay shortfalls to being dropped by apps, drivers face a range of issues – often with no way to fix themMost days a thicket of couriers can be seen around the McDonald’s in Northern Ireland’s Ballymena, waiting for orders and discussing the mysteries of the…
Robot packers and AI cameras: UK retail embraces automation to cut staff costs
Retail industry, Business, Artificial intelligence (AI), Supermarkets, Technology sector, Technology, UK news Business | The Guardian From electronic shelf labels to more self-service checkouts, automation is coming to your local supermarketElectronic shelf labels, returns machines, robot bag packers and yet more self-service tills – just some of the many technologies that UK retailers are embracing as…
Belfast harbour plans £90m upgrade to serve wind energy projects
Belfast, Energy industry, Business, Wind power, Renewable energy, Energy, Environment, Shipping industry, UK news, Water transport, Northern Ireland, Green economy Business | The Guardian Move is part of £300m investment that includes deepwater quay and building of hundreds of homes near city centreBelfast harbour is to invest £90m to upgrade its port to serve a wave…
Centrica may close UK’s largest gas storage site. Is the energy system really ready? | Nils Pratley
Centrica, Energy industry, Gas, Renewable energy, Business, Utilities, UK news Business | The Guardian The risks need accessing as a renewables-heavy set-up would make demand for gas more volatile and unpredictableMonday was another of those dunkelflaute days when the wind barely blows, the sun doesn’t shine and it’s cold. At times, gas-fired power stations were generating…
How to challenge a parking fine or penalty charge notice and win
Consumer affairs, Motoring, Money, UK news Business | The Guardian Not all tickets are the same – if you think a fine was issued unfairly, what you need to do depends on who issued itParking tickets can be confusing as the two main types are both often abbreviated to PCN and are yellow chequered in appearance,…
Is UK jobs market already showing warning lights over Reeves budget?
UK unemployment and employment statistics, Economics, Business, Rachel Reeves, UK news, Politics Business | The Guardian Reports that government could weaken employment rights bill as NI rise prompts fears of redundanciesUK pay growth rises, adding to pressure to hold interest ratesBusiness live – latest updatesWhen the latest labour market figures were being gathered in the run-up…
DWP urges state pensioners to claim £4,350 in 16 minutes
Personal Finance Daily Express :: Finance Feed The DWP is urging state pensioners to claim an average of £4,350 in just 16 minutes. The DWP is urging state pensioners to claim an average of £4,350 in just 16 minutes.
Heathrow third runway plan labelled ‘desperate’ amid Labour divisions
Heathrow airport, Transport, London, UK news, Sadiq Khan, Politics, Airline industry, Business Business | The Guardian Rachel Reeves hopes expansion will increase economic growth but Ed Miliband and Sadiq Khan oppose it Business live – latest updatesA plan for Rachel Reeves to back a third runway at Heathrow and an expansion of Gatwick and Luton airports…