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New laws set to ban mandatory hidden fees from online shopping, saving money for consumers
Fake reviews, shop labelling and hidden fees that make shopping more difficult and expensive for consumers will all be targeted head on to clamp down on unfair trading practices. Following a consultation into consumer transparency and...2024-01-27 4419 0 -
i-charging featured in new online engineering hub
Recently launched at the ICE’s London headquarters, The Future of Engineering (www.engineeringtv.org) is a comprehensive online hub that hosts a selection of exclusive, industry-related films, interviews and features. As one of the leading voices in the...2024-01-16 4098 0 -
Families could use electric vehicle batteries to power homes and save on bills as government backs new charging technologies
Families could soon save hundreds of pounds on energy bills by using electricity stored in their electric vehicles (EVs) to power home appliances such as fridges and washing machines – thanks to new 2-way charging technologies...2023-12-20 3737 0 -
More than half a billion pounds in connectivity investment this year to benefit more than 330,000 homes and businesses
Hundreds of thousands of people across the country will benefit from lightning-fast broadband speeds, thanks to more than half a billion pounds’ worth in funding from the UK government over the course of this year. Over...2023-12-16 4400 0 -
Media Bill to maximise potential of British TV and radio
TV and radio audiences could see more high quality British programmes hitting screens and speakers as new laws to maximise the potential of UK broadcasters are debated in Parliament. The Media Bill, which has its Second Reading...2023-11-21 4723 0 -
£17 million to boost skills and diversity in AI jobs
Up to £17 million in government funding will create more scholarships for AI and data science conversion courses, helping young people from groups underrepresented in the tech industry including women, black people, and people with disabilities and people...2023-11-20 4706 0 -
Tech Meets Law: Cardiff entrepreneur’s start-up sets new UK standard for online privacy
A South Wales entrepreneur has chosen to put his legal skills to good use with the launch of a new business that will help individuals protect their reputations online. Jeevan Mann, who graduated from Swansea University...2023-11-15 25277 0 -
Aston University helps to increase number of women engineers across the globe
Aston University is helping to increase the number of women engineers across the globe. The University has welcomed three new early academic fellows as part of the British Council scholarships for women in science, technology, engineering...2023-11-10 4623 0 -
Clean Air Zone reduces air pollution levels in Birmingham
Birmingham’s clean air zone (CAZ) has reduced the levels of nitrogen dioxide gas (NO2) – an air pollutant which adversely affects people’s health, a new study reveals. University of Birmingham scientists used an innovative technique to...2023-09-07 9754 0 -
Boost to heat pump rollout with plans for cheaper and easier installation
Proposed measures could mean varying the levels of grants that are made available, depending on the customer’s property type or existing fuel source. This would make heat pump installations more affordable for even more households and...2023-08-31 6059 0