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Group faces large fines if it fails to sell enough battery-powered vehicles in 2020

Ministers’ challenge to manufacturers sets basic specifications that are not suitable to task, say experts 

FTSE 100 plumbing supplier runs into opposition from shareholders over switch to US

“Is Greta Thunberg a hypocrite?” Google that phrase and you will get thousands of results. It just goes to show that, to a large extent, the “Q&A” model is broken on the internet. Where once Yahoo Answers and Quora were considered the bright young things of Web 2.0’s “Read/Write Web,” today there is only the […]

Given the endless drumbeat of layoff announcements — with deep cuts by Airbnb and Uber garnering much of the industry’s attention this week — it’s reasonable to wonder: what happens to all of the talent that’s being laid off? How does the changing supply and demand balance impact pay? Is anyone safe in this market? […]

We’ll admit it: Some of your Original Content podcast hosts are a little skeptical about improvised comedy. Of course, we can enjoy improv when it’s done well. It’s just that we’ve seen it done less well, often by friends who are so enthusiastic without being particularly funny. And our friends aside, live improv has rarely […]

Adam Neumann, the co-founder and chief executive of the international real estate co-working startup WeWork has reportedly cashed out of more than $700 million from his company ahead of its initial public offering. The size and timing of the payouts, made through a mix of stock sales and loans secured by his equity in the company, […]

The worlds of virtual and augmented reality have yet to land on the applications and hardware to truly spark mass-market, consumer interest in the space, but in the meantime, a startup building mixed reality services for business users has raised a round of funding, underscoring the opportunity in enterprise. Spatial, which has developed a “holographic” […]

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released updated projections of future U.S. energy production and use in its Annual Energy Outlook 2020 (AEO2020) today.

Adam Neumann, the co-founder and chief executive of the international real estate co-working startup WeWork has reportedly cashed out of more than $700 million from his company ahead of its initial public offering. The size and timing of the payouts, made through a mix of stock sales and loans secured by his equity in the company, […]

We’ll admit it: Some of your Original Content podcast hosts are a little skeptical about improvised comedy. Of course, we can enjoy improv when it’s done well. It’s just that we’ve seen it done less well, often by friends who are so enthusiastic without being particularly funny. And our friends aside, live improv has rarely […]

YouTube is giving advertisers a few more tools to reach consumers and measure ad effectiveness on TVs. These tools already exist for YouTube on other platforms, but now the Google -owned video service is bringing them to connected televisions. In a blog post, it says this is in response to how YouTube viewership has grown […]

2016 could be the high-water mark for Australian power and renewables deals following a strong year for transactions in 2015, according to PwC's energy, utilities and mining leader Mark Coughlin.

The world's top 40 mining companies were in a race to the bottom in 2015, with falling market capitalisations and net losses leaving them slower, lower and weaker, according to PwC's Mine 2016 report released today.

Twitter announced today it’s introducing a new layout for replies that will use lines and indentations to make it easier to understand who you’re replying to and how the conversation is flowing. The company will also test putting engagement actions — including likes, Retweet and reply icons — behind an extra tap to make replies […]

Pinterest is introducing new features that make it easier for those planning recipes, virtual events and other quarantine activities. These include the ability to add a date or notes to a board as well as automated ways to better organize your pins on a given board, with the aid of machine learning technology. The company […]

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Tandem is amongst the most sought after companies of Y Combinator's summer batch.

“Is Greta Thunberg a hypocrite?” Google that phrase and you will get thousands of results. It just goes to show that, to a large extent, the “Q&A” model is broken on the internet. Where once Yahoo Answers and Quora were considered the bright young things of Web 2.0’s “Read/Write Web,” today there is only the […]

The mindset that allows Colin Wayne to push forward in times of crisis.

Recent business shutdowns and changes to normal routines related to mitigation efforts for the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have caused daily, weekday electricity demand in New York state to decrease by 11%–14% in March and April compared with expected demand, after accounting for seasonal temperature changes. Electricity demand changes in New York state and in New York City, in particular, have been more pronounced than in other parts of the country, which may partly be caused by differences in electricity consumption across regions and the varying effects of COVID-19 mitigation efforts on these sectors.

First movers get a chance to shape the landscape, but second movers can change the game.

First movers get a chance to shape the landscape, but second movers can change the game.

The actress, 58, and writer, 70, appeared on Friday's Good Morning Britain where they also teased a potential sequel for the film.

The Love Island star, 28, donned a traditional black and lace maid's outfit as she enjoyed a chat with Alison about the films previously shot at the location.

The Hillary Clinton aide, 43, has been keeping a low profile in recent weeks following Dailymail.com's reports that Weiner, a disgraced politician, was living in the same Manhattan block.

Michelle Dockery, 37, looked undeniably chic as she enjoyed some much needed downtime in New York on Monday.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: I can reveal that Lord Bathurst has not been left a penny by his late American stepmother, Gloria, Dowager Countess Bathurst.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Accustomed to a 300-room stately pile while playing Lady Mary in Downton Abbey, Michelle Dockery has splashed out on her own London property.

Tom Cullen, 34, is a Welsh writer, actor and director who played Viscount Gillingham in Downton Abbey. His directorial debut, the film Pink Wall, is out now.

One of the legacies of lockdown could be that we all end up with spotless homes. With time on our hands, we are turning into a nation of housekeepers, fearlessly delving into dusty corners.

Billie and Sam Faiers pulled out all the stops for The National Television Awards on Tuesday.

It appears Alison King may have indulged in one glass too many at this year's event, as she was seemingly escorted out of the ceremony at 9pm Tuesday evening.

The pair changed out of their red carpet dresses and donned more casual attire as they made their way home after a long evening of celebrations.

TALK OF THE TOWN: Friends of the star have revealed: 'David is a very sensitive soul and was all too aware of the negative feedback. He doesn't want to put himself through that again.'

After back-to-back renovations on House Rules, the teams are feeling exhausted, which may explain Carly's embarrassing gaffe during a meeting with a contractor.

With just minutes to go until the final reveal, the teams on House Rules found themselves faced with their toughest challenge yet.

Johanna Griggs announced last month her decision to leave House Rules, the show she had hosted for seven years. 

Saul Myers (pictured) has joked that there's one unusual thing he is most pleased about as part of his new role.

Kyly Clarke announced her shock split from her cricketer husband Michael last month after seven years of marriage. 

House Rules contestants Carly and Andrew proved to be the show's most controversial couple on Monday night's premiere. 

Kyly Clarke recently shared a cryptic post about gratitude and family life after it was revealed that her estranged husband Michael had split from Pip Edwards.

Kyly Clarke showed off her impressive Muay Thai boxing skills on Thursday. 

'Unfortunately, Marco felt something after training,' Tuchel told a news conference. Tuchel broke the news without elaborating on the nature of the injury.

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN PARIS: It was a mixed for Liverpool as Virgil van Dijk was pipped to the Ballon d'Or by six-time winner Lionel Messi, but Alisson was crowned the world's best goalkeeper.

Thomas Tuchel is believed to have fallen out with star men Mbappe and Neymar and a soured relationship will intensify the pressure on his position and Guardiola is said to have been picked out.

Neymar will now miss the midweek encounter and his manager Thomas Tuchel admitted the preparation for the fixture was not ideal with several PSG players out with the Brazilian on Sunday night.

Neymar has been ruled out of Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 game against Lyon. The Brazilian's season has been blighted by fitness issues missing nine league games so far.