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Book giants to become a joint venture

Licensing round highlights value of North Sea oil

BPÔÇÖs sale of its TNK-BP stake moves a step closer

Oil giant BP has revealed that it is in “advanced” talks with Russian company Rosneft over the selling of its 50 percent in TNK-BP.

Ageing technology constrains European business

New research from Ricoh reveals 79 percent are unable to maximise technology.

Xstrata steps closer to merging with Glencore

In a move that will ultimately result in the formation of one the world’s largest metals and commodities firms, mining group Xstrata has come a step closer to merging with Glenc

Bringing in the dough

The UK public have proven that they still can’t get enough of Domino’s Stuffed Crust pizzas.

Driving towards whisky powered cars

Whisky combined with driving is generally frowned upon, but in a new initiative experts in Scotland have found an innovative use for Distillery by products.

Alliance Boots inks China deal

European pharmacy chain Alliance Boots has signed a strategic deal with China’s Nanjing Pharmaceutical Company, it has been announced.

NASA anti-gravity technology aids clinical physiotherapy

The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill has been on trial in the Regional Trauma Unit at the NHS Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, Northern Ireland for the past three months. 

DCC acquires Statoil LPG assets

Ireland’s DCC has agreed to acquire from Statoil Fuel & Retail the trade, fixed assets, stock and goodwill of its industrial LPG business in Sweden and Norway.

Belgian biogas plant launched

Enovos Luxembourg and its project partners Pholpa and NPG Energy have celebrated the opening ceremony for the Biopower Tongeren biogas plant in the province of Limburg, Belgium.

China orders 50 aircraft from Airbus

China’s ICBC Financial Leasing Co has signed an agreement with Airbus for a total of 50 A320 aircraft, including 30 A320ceo and 20 A320neo.

Marine energy developers win £7.9 million funding

Five marine energy developers are to benefit from £7.9 million in funding to develop the testing of new wave and tidal prototypes in Scottish waters.