New £50m research centre for low-carbon transport opens in Coventry
A new state-of-the-art facility boosts the UK's credentials as a leader in the next generation of low carbon transport technologies
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21 Mar 2019
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21 Mar 2019
Can essay writing companies survive a government crackdown to ‘beat the cheats’?
New government measures could spell the end for essay writing companies but Nottingham-based service UK Essays is keen to stress the benefits they bring to students
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20 Mar 2019
Here’s why the UK will open its first deep coal mine in 30 years with £165m Woodhouse Colliery
A £165m deep coal mine in West Cumbria has been approved, sparking excitement from the local community and hostility from environmental campaigners
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20 Mar 2019
UK government launches investigation into AI bias in algorithmic decision-making
A world-first investigation into artificial intelligence and data bias has been launched by the UK government following its increased use in areas such as recruitment and criminal justice
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14 Mar 2019
Five recommendations of the Furman Review on how to tackle the tech giants
The UK government should take a firmer stance against the “bullying tactics” of tech giants, such as Google and Amazon according to a new review
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11 Mar 2019
Could ‘buy now, pay later’ service save retail? Laybuy thinks so after striking deal with Footasylum
Laybuy enables Footasylum online customers to spread the cost of purchases over six interest-free payments, with the first being made at the point of sale
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28 Feb 2019
Nine in 10 people working in digital economy are white – but scheme aims to address lack of diversity
Almost 90% of employees in the technology sector are white but a new collaboration between agencies looks to address the lack of digital diversity in the UK
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26 Feb 2019
Digital ethics: Eight ways to ensure UK tech innovation retains morals
TechUK has come up with eight ideas on how to address digital ethics issues in 2019 after tech controversies including the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal and China's social credit score plan
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26 Feb 2019
Small businesses stand to gain £6.9bn from Making Tax Digital due to productivity boost
SMEs could make annual gains of £6.9bn as part of the Making Tax Digital benefits, according to a new report by Volterra Partners and Intuit QuickBooks - but low uptake of the trial has raised questions about its viability
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21 Feb 2019
How to preserve the future of the UK high street: Tax Amazon and relieve business rates, say MPs
Retailers put up the closing down signs in 2,700 stores in the first half of 2018 and, with the trend showing no signs of abating, MPs have offered their suggestion to secure the future of the high street
