Geeks and Nerds- are they now positive nouns like Boffins?
Are the names “geek” or “nerd” now becoming socially acceptable- even admired?It used to be implied that the person was socially awkward, even socially inferior.…
Blackberry launches free wi-fi calls
Blackberry has become the latest smartphone company to offer free wi-fi calls to users via its own software.Research In Motion (RIM) has added the facility…
John Lewis warns Amazon’s tax avoidance will drive UK companies out of business
The UK Government must address the “Amazon tax issue” or risk driving law abiding UK based retailers out of business the managing director of John…
Millions in UK lack basic online skills
About 16 million people in the UK lack basic online skills- a new survey suggests.The report, conducted by consultancy firm Booz & Company, defines basic…
UK businesses optimistic about overseas expansion
UK businesses are optimistic about the prospects for overseas expansion according to accountants BDO.Some 78% of the 100 UK firms surveyed expected revenue from foreign…
Telecom regulator gets tough with record £800,000 fine for premium phone line
The regulator for premium rate telehone lines has imposed a record fine on a company that runs competitions in national newspapers.Churchcastle Limited was fined £800,000…
Google shares suspended after PPC sales plummet
Trading in Google’s shares were suspended yesterday after the company released bad sales and profits figures early by mistake.The search company’s stocks crashed by as…
OFT cracks down on leading online retailers
In a crackdown on leading online retailers the Office of Fair Trading has found that more than a third could be breaking UK consumer laws.A…