Wacker stumbles in Q4 as tech markets underperform

Chemical company Wacker says 2011 Ebitda dropped 8% compared with 2010 because of a weak fourth quarter, especially in the semiconductor and solar divisions.

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Officials investigate plastics tipped on Sunderland coast

Environment Agency officers are appealing for information following the discovery of a large quantity of waste plastic carrier bags on the Sunderland coastline.

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Attracting young adults to the sciences is easier than you think

The Science Museum's monthly 'Late' evenings are a fantastic way to get people engaging with all things scientific. Blimey, there's even a silent disco!

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RBS chairman rejects £1.4m bonus

The Royal Bank of Scotland chairman, Sir Philip Hampton, has given up a £1.4m shares reward he was due later this year, the BBC learns.

Sun staff among five men arrested

Four current and former Sun journalists and a police officer have been arrested by detectives investigating alleged corrupt payments.

Pakistan humiliate abject England

England are bowled out for only 72 to crumble to a 72-run defeat in the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and lose the three-match series.