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UK launches new ‘start-up’ visa for entrepreneurs
Silicon: The UK has launched a new “start-up” visa for entrepreneurs, in response to criticism from the tech sector over the effects…
ACCA and MIA hold joint conference about future challenges for the accountancy profession
Current and future issues facing the accountancy profession will be the main focus at the annual joint conference organised by the ACCA…
Geoffrey O’BYRNE WHITE – Appreciation
Just as an altitude indicator becomes crucial for anyone piloting an aircraft in poor visible conditions, Geoff was that source of comfort…
10th edition of the BOV Marigold Volleyball Marathon for Id-Dar tal-Providenza officially launched
The 10th edition of the BOV Marigold Volleyball Marathon for Id-Dar tal-Providenza was officially launched earlier today. The 53-hour long marathon will…
Google and Facebook should take more responsibility to protect children from mental ill health epidemic, abuse and addictive behaviour – NHS
The Telegraph: N HS is “picking up the pieces” of an epidemic of mental illness among children, fuelled by social media, the…
Volkswagen fined €1 billion over diesel scandal
CNN: Prosecutors in Germany have imposed a $1.2 billion fine on Volkswagen over the company's diesel scandal. The €1 billion ($1.2 billion)…
Broadband Internet access across rural EU
Euronews : More than a dozen EU countries have poor broadband coverage in rural areas, latest figures reveal. The data, published in…
Microsoft launches 21st Century Classroom Project in Malta
Microsoft Malta, through its Microsoft Innovation Centre today launched its 21st Century Classroom project. This project, an investment by Microsoft of around…
Facebook bug changed default sharing setting to public for 14 million users
CNN reports that for a period of four days in May, about 14 million Facebook users around the world had their default…
House of Fraser to close more than half its UK stores
House of Fraser is to close more than half its UK stores, putting a further 6,000 jobs at risk and dealing another…
Amazon wins rights to show English Premier League
Amazon.com has won rights to show English Premier League soccer matches for the first time, granting members of its Prime Video service…
UK: Children aged 4 – 5 are live streaming their content as those aged 14 – 16
Research by Internet Matters, which educates parents about their children's online behaviour, found that nearly as many children aged four to five…