Industry News

E-cigs face curb in public places

Wales could be the first part of the UK to ban the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed public places […]

BT criticised over rural broadband

A committee of MPs complains details of BT’s planned rural broadband rollout are often insufficient making it hard for rivals […]

UK probe into Muslim Brotherhood

Prime Minister David Cameron has commissioned a review of the UK activities of the Muslim Brotherhood, Downing Street says.

Warning for rogue payday loan firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) watchdog warns it will “take out” payday lenders who do not follow stricter new rules.

Lib Dems 'block new wind farm ban'

Nick Clegg has vetoed a Conservative plan to block future onshore wind farms, senior Lib Dem sources tell the BBC.

Royal Mail sale price 'too cautious'

The privatisation of Royal Mail did not achieve the best value for taxpayers because of the government’s “deep caution”, the […]