Military & Defense Team, provided by Published 10:30 am PDT, Saturday, October 6, 2018 Japan and the UK are teaming up for the first time to gain an edge on China Join the conversation about this story » NOW WATCH: Why Japan is landing hopping robots on an asteroid See Also: Japan and the UK are teaming up for the first time to gain an edge on China China has a history of playing chicken with the US military — sometimes these dangerous games end in disaster Days after multiple US bomber flights, Chinese warplanes did 'live fire shooting drills' in the South China Sea as tensions in the region boil SEE ALSO: The biggest warship in British history just met the F-35 for the first time … [Read more...] about Japan and the UK are teaming up for the first time to gain an edge on China
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Facebook UK tax bill jumps to £15m as Chancellor prepares tech tax crackdown
Tech giants Facebook and Airbnb have both recorded soaring revenues in the UK as the tax affairs of Silicon Valley firms come under increasing scrutiny. According to accounts filed this week, the two US tech giants reported increased revenues and profits. Tax payments at the tech giants grew in both cases. Facebook boosted its UK revenues to £1.26bn for the year ending December 2017, up from £842m in the previous 12 months. The social networking giant's UK profits increased from £58.5m to £62m. The company’s tax bill, which has long been scrutinised by MPs and consumer groups, jumped from just £5.1m to £15.7m. Chancellor Philip Hammond has threatened a new tax on tech companies, called a “digital services tax”, which could tax revenues. The Government has said it will take a tougher stance on the international giants’ tax arrangements. In its report, Facebook said its revenue increased due to improved “intercompany … [Read more...] about Facebook UK tax bill jumps to £15m as Chancellor prepares tech tax crackdown
The 38 coolest women in UK tech
Shona Ghosh, provided by Published 12:00 am PDT, Saturday, October 6, 2018 Shayanne Gal/Business Insider This week Business Insider published the 2018 UK Tech 100 — a ranking of the 100 coolest people in the UK tech scene. It celebrates the vibrant array of people working to scale companies, develop exciting new research, and shed light on the latest advances (and scandals) in the industry. As well as the main ranking, Business Insider is highlighting the women doing extraordinary work in the UK technology sector. There are 38 of them in total and they are ranked below in ascending order. READ THE UK TECH 100 MAIN LIST: The 100 coolest people in UK tech » 38. Sharon White, Ofcom CEO has tech in her sights RTS Sharon White is a regulator who commands respect in the media industry. She has taken BT to task over improving the UK's high-speed broadband network, as well as taking on a huge new role in keeping the BBC in check. And it looks like firms like … [Read more...] about The 38 coolest women in UK tech
UK helps VN develop infrastructure with advanced technology
Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue receives British PM's Trade Envoy Edward Vaizey, Ha Noi, October 5, 2018 - Photo: VGP/Thanh Chung Mr. Edward Vaizey made that statement at his meeting with Deputy PM Vuong Dinh Hue on October 5 in Ha Noi during his working visit to Viet Nam. He extended condolences over the passing of State President Tran Dai Quang and former Party General Secretary Do Muoi. Regarding the bilateral relationship, he highly spoke of Viet Nam’s economic development over the recent years, affirming that the British Government attaches importance to the role of Viet Nam in fields of cooperation and development. The UK is carrying out procedures to leave the EU, he said, adding that the benefits between the two nations in the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement must be maintained at another agreement between Viet Nam and the UK. Currently, the UK is still a member … [Read more...] about UK helps VN develop infrastructure with advanced technology
Traffic manager becomes UK Banger racing champion
PUBLISHED: 08:00 06 October 2018 Sophie Smith Tony Pallett of Thetford, and his daughter Ellie, 10, who is a huge banger racing fan, celebrate Tony winning the Micro Banger UK Championship. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Archant A Thetford man has become UK champion of an unusual sport - banger racing. Tony Pallett, who works in traffic management, won the title on Saturday, September 29 at King’s Lynn’s Adrian Flux Arena.The 33-year-old father came first in the Micro Banger Championship, and came second in the 1500CC Banger Final. He also won Gold Roof of the Year in 2016.Banger racing’s aim is to be first across the finish line while ‘banging’ cars along the way. It is believed to have originated in the 1960s based on the fact many racing fans enjoy the crashes more than car racing itself.Banger racing vehicles are normally scrap cars, but they can be constructed from almost any powered wheeled vehicle.Tony Pallett of Thetford, and … [Read more...] about Traffic manager becomes UK Banger racing champion