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.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

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.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

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!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Parties clash over RBS boss bonus

Ministers and Labour clash over who is responsible for RBS chief executive Stephen Hester's contract, amid anger about a £963,000 share bonus offer.

Arabs warn of Syria 'escalation'

The Arab League's monitoring chief warns that Syria has seen an escalation of violence in recent days, as the UN prepares to discuss the crisis.

Right-to-die case wins first step

A man who is almost completely paralysed has won the first step in his legal bid to pursue his right-to-die.