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UK solar panel factory to expand

Europe’s biggest manufacturer of solar panels is to create 300 new jobs at a plant in the UK.

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National Grid agrees sale of Onstream

Electricity and gas networks company National Grid has announced the sale of Utility Metering Services (which trades as Onstream) to Macquarie Bank for £274.3 million.

Lithium Americas Corporation

CEO Dr Waldo Perez talks about the completion of the pilot plant and the publication of a full feasibility study.

UAE announces BlackBerry ban

The United Arab Emirates has announced it is banning BlackBerry messaging, email and internet use.

Nigeria approves $2.5 billion Nitel bid

Nigeria has approved a $2.5 billion offer for its main fixed-line telecoms group Nitel, it has been announced.

New UK port to open in 2013

Dubai-based port operator DP World has announced that London Gateway, the UK’s newest port, is due to open in the fourth quarter of 2013.

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Stunning blue diamond discovered in South Africa

A 29.6 carat blue diamond has been recovered by Petra Diamonds in South Africa

Azure Dynamics receives record order for hybrid electric technology

Azure Dynamics Corporation, the Michigan-based developer and producer of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles, today announced

Transcend United Technologies and Spectrum Solutions announce merger

Transcend United Technologies and Spectrum Solutions announced today that they are joining forces to create a large IT and communications technology provider with a significant

GE to buy 25,000 electric vehicles

GE intends to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015 for use in its own fleet and its Capital Fleet Services business—the largest-ever single electric vehicle commitment—to h

UK first for AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland, the Anglo-Italian helicopter company, has secured a contract that marks the first entry of its AW169 model into the UK market.