Microsoft makes gains with Bing - Microsoft Corp's Bing search engine won more market share from rivals last week, according to new industry data released on Wednesday, but still trails Google Inc and Yahoo Inc.
Challenging market leader Google -- which in turn is looking to break into Microsoft's core software market -- is a long-term project, said Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer. (full story)
Climate impact report says 800,000 homes will be at risk of flooding - The threat to Britain posed by floods, heat waves and coastal erosion is far more serious than previously thought, according to a group of experts appointed by the Government.
Their report, to be published today, is expected to be the bleakest official assessment yet of the impact of climate change in Britain over the rest of this century. (full story)
MPs' expenses published by Parliament with key details removed - The House of Commons has published heavily edited documents setting out some details of the expenses claims of every MP.
More than a month after The Daily Telegraph began disclosing details of members’ use of public money, the House authorities have released a selection of documents including claim forms and some receipts. (full story)
Mammoths survived late in Britain - Woolly mammoths lived in Britain as recently as 14,000 years ago, according to new radiocarbon dating evidence.
Dr Adrian Lister obtained new dates for mammoth bones unearthed in the English county of Shropshire in 1986. (full story)
Pilots offered shares for pay cuts - British Airways pilots are being urged to accept a "groundbreaking" deal under which they will receive shares in the company in return for a pay cut.
The pilots' union Balpa is recommending the pay and productivity package aimed at saving the firm millions of pounds. (full story)
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