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Costa Rica is Fossil Fuel Free for 75 Days

According to the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), Costa Rica didn't burn fossil fuels for the first 75 days of 2015.

Christo Botes : How to Grow Your Business

Christo Botes says that while some mistakes can sometimes be fatal to a business, they also teach entrepreneurs very important lessons. 

More Customers, More Staff, Less Costs : Top Priorities for UK Businesses

Increasing the size of their customer base, employing more people and cutting costs are the three most important business goals for UK SMEs.

Managing Risk Beyond The Walls Of Your Own Company

Philip Johnson of FM Global talks to us about the importance of managing risk, especially beyond the walls of your own company.

How Telecoms are Shooting Down Skype with VoLTE Technology

VoLTE kills two birds with one stone by lowering their costs as well as offering higher quality and new services to end consumers.

Mobile World Congress : The Must-See Gadgets

Mobile World Congress retains its title as one of the key technology events where captains of industry showcase news and innovations.

Waste Not Want Not : Managing Food Waste in Business

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) suggests 4.2 million tonnes of food went to waste in the UK in 2012 alone. 

Holcim and Lafarge Deal Re-Emerges

Europe's two largest cement companies Holcim and Lafarge have rescued their stumbling €41 billion ($43.82) merger.

Telefónica Agrees Sale of O2 to Hutchison Whampoa

Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL), parent company Three, has entered into an agreement with Telefónica to buy its UK subsidiary, O2 UK.

Adidas Turnaround Plan Brings Production Back to Europe

Adidas has outlined a new strategy that includes manufacturing some of its apparel in Europe rather than Asia.

Lafarge Shares Drop amid Holcim Deal Dispute

Shares in French cement group, Lafarge have fallen by around two percent following disputes with Swiss merger partner, Holcim.

UK Businesses Urged to “Switch to Save” or Lose Out on Energy Bills

UK Businesses are in the dark on energy purchasing as new research shows that nearly half (47%) have never switched suppliers or tariffs.