UK could become world leader in marine renewables if Government adopts a more "visionary" approach, say MPs

Energy The Government must avoid an overly cautious approach and give greater support to marine renewables if it is to become the world leader in generating electricity from waves and tidal sources, an influential committee of MPs has warned. 21 Feb 2012

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£50bn quantitative easing increase will impact on pension schemes, experts warn

The Bank of England's announcement that it will increase its quantitative easing (QE) programme by £50 billion over the next three months is likely to adversely affect the value of pension scheme investments, experts have warned. 14 Feb 2012

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Samsung investigated over enforcement of patents essential to 3G standards

The European Commission is investigating whether a major electronics company abused a position of market dominance by failing to let rivals use "essential" mobile phone technology it owned patent rights for on legitimate terms. 02 Feb 2012

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Cash for scrap to be banned as Government tackles metal theft epidemicCash for scrap to be banned as Government tackles metal theft epidemic

Manufacturing Cash payments for scrap metal will be banned under new laws proposed by the Government to tackle the growing problem of metal theft. 30 Jan 2012

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