Energy-efficient home owners to pay less council tax
Suggestions have been made by the UK Green Building Council that the changes must be funded by making owners of inefficient homes pay more. Energy-efficient homes must pay less for their council tax and stamp duty to force take-up of…
Pepsi tested positive for traces of carcinogen
Beverage manufacturing giant Pepsi might be in a very big trouble. On July 3, 2013, one environmental group claimed that the caramel coloring which is used in Pepsi has a concerning level of carcinogen. The extremely-high level was found even…
Samsung takes over Israel-based Boxee
South Korean electronics giant Samsung has announced that it bought Boxee, an Israeli firm which makes media streaming devices. The company said that it has acquired key talent and assets from the Israel-based company. Samsung said, “This will help us…
Southwest Airlines offers free in-flight TV for passengers
US-based Southwest Airlines has introduced a brand new service in its Wi-Fi enabled planes. From now on, the company will allow its passengers to watch TV for free on their personal devices while they fly on the carrier’s planes. The…
Pay proposals of Royal Mail rejected
A pay rise of 8.6 percent over three years for 125,000 employees of Royal Mail has been rejected by the postal unions. The proposal from the organization was rejected by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) for several reasons. One of…
Nissan announces addition of 900 jobs in Smyrna
Local officials have a reason to celebrate as the Japan-based motor company Nissan announced on June 27, 2013 that it would add 900 more jobs to build the Rogue at the Smyrna factory. Mark O’Neal, manager of the Smyrna factory…
Indian rupee achieves all-time low against the US dollar
On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, the Indian rupee has hit an all-time low against the US dollar and it is now at 60 per dollar. By Wednesday afternoon, the Indian rupee was trading at 60.62 to the dollar, compared to…
Betting made on Prince William and Kate Middleton’s baby
A celebratory mode is present in the royal family, as Prince William and Kate Middleton’s baby is due in mid-July 2013. The impending birth of the royal baby will bring great joy to the family and will mark a big…
Zapp mobile payments to be launched by Vocalink
More shoppers are now able to make payments with the help of their mobile phones, as Direct Debit scheme has unveiled an initiative to link banks and retailers. Vocalink runs the payment infrastructure in the UK. On June 24, 2013,…
Delta Virgin Atlantic to start passenger-sharing in July 2013
US-based Delta Airlines recently said that it has finalized its deal with Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Airways. The president of Delta Airlines, Ed Bastian announced the deal to the reporters at a press conference on Monday, June 24, 2013. Bastian…