Google should be broken up, say European MPs
The European Parliament has voted in favour of breaking Google up, as a solution to complaints that it favours its own services.
United Cast Bar Sets Yet Another World Record
United Cast Bar has again taken the lead in the manufacture of large section continuously cast Iron, increasing its already large portfolio.
Matthews Asia Hires New Head of Business Development in UK
Neil will be responsible for directing the business development and client service activities for Matthews Asia in the U.K. and Europe.
Siemens Reports 9% Increase in Patent First Filings
In addition, Siemens intends to boost investments in research and development (R&D) by around €400 million.
Amazon Launches Same Day Pick up Services in the UK
Customers ordering products on Amazon will be able to buy online up to 11.45am and collect at one of 500 locations from 4pm the same day, the company has announced.
BPCE Bank Teams up with Twitter to Launch Money Transfers via Tweets
BPCE Bank, one of France’s largest banks is teaming up with social network Twitter this week to allow its customers to transfer money via tweets.
Europe Supports Hinkley Nuclear Plant
A new £16bn nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset is to go ahead after it received final approval from European Union regulators.
A Closer Look at Europe’s Suffering Supermarkets
As discount chains knock spots off Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, and Morrisons in the UK, grocers in Europe and further afield are suffering too.
EU Approves Facebook Buyout of WhatsApp
European Union regulators on Friday (Oct 3) cleared the buyout of the WhatsApp mobile messaging service by Facebook.
Adidas to Start $1.9 Billion Shareholder Return Program
Adidas AG, the world’s second-largest sporting-goods maker, will return as much as 1.5 billion euros ($1.9 billion) to shareholders over three years as it seeks to stave off investor unrest.
