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Ben & Jerry’s Turns Ice Cream into Energy

Ben & Jerry's has become the first ice cream company in the world to power one of its factories using the by-products of ice cream.

Total CEO de Margerie Killed in Moscow Plane Accident

The Chief Executive of Total, Christophe de Margerie, was killed in an airplane collision at Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport.

Nokia Brand Name to be Phased Out by Microsoft

Microsoft is ditching the Nokia brand name from new devices, less than a year after acquiring the Finnish mobile firm.

Toyota Global Sales Rise 2.8% in Tight Race vs VW

Toyota Motor Corp. said global sales climbed 2.8 percent in the first nine months of this year as the carmaker battles Volkswagen AG.

BMW up as SUV Demand Outpaces Electric Cars and Mini

German luxury carmaker BMW said its third-quarter operating profit rose 17 percent, ahead of forecasts, helped by cheap fuel prices.

Corporates Missing Out on Over £63 Million of Energy Savings

Utilitywise has issued a warning that the business impacted may be missing out on over £63 million of energy savings.

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.