BUSINESS

Twitter has launched a comprehensive overhaul to the social networking site, including updates to the website interface, as well as the iPhone, Android and Tweetdeck applications.

Alistair Charlton Dec 09, 2011

David Cameron has rejected proposed changes to the EU's Lisbon Treaty after 10 hours of negotiations, leaving Britain to go it alone in its corner of Europe.

Shane Croucher Dec 09, 2011

David Cameron has refused to join the intergovernmental accord as he felt the deal was not in the UK's interest, it has been reported.

BS Unnikrishnan Dec 09, 2011

With 2011 drawing to a close we at the International Business Times UK aren't just looking forward to the tech 2012 has to bring, but we're most excited for the technology we'll all be buying in 2021.

Alistair Charlton Dec 08, 2011

2011 was a very difficult year for business and there are few signs that 2012 will be any better.

Shane Croucher Dec 08, 2011

Wikileaks has highlighted a company which produces spying hardware that can give surveillance officers complete access to a target's computer through Apple iTunes.

Alistair Charlton Dec 08, 2011

Shoe specialist Barratts Priceless Limited has gone into administration - putting 3,800 jobs at risk.

Shane Croucher Dec 08, 2011

The central banks of Europe have begun preparing contingency plans to re-print old currencies should the euro perish amidst the eurozone crisis.

Tom Nicolson Dec 08, 2011

Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman and former CEO of Google believes that the Android smartphone operating system is beating the iPhone and iOS.

Alistair Charlton Dec 08, 2011

Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) is giving Europe's finance ministers more bad news, as it says the European Union's (EU) AAA rating is at risk of a downgrade if the Eurozone countries within it have their credit ratings slashed.

Shane Croucher Dec 08, 2011

The principal of a school in North Carolina has been forced to retire after accusing a nine-year-old pupil of sexual harassment.

Nicholas Edmondson Dec 08, 2011

The much-anticipated Apple television might actually be the new iMac and arrive in the first half of next year, according to an analyst's research note.

Alistair Charlton Dec 07, 2011

Amazon will be bringing the much-hyped Kindle Fire tablet to the UK as early as January, if the latest batch of rumours are to be believed.

Alistair Charlton Dec 07, 2011

The Motorola Defy+ describes itself as 'lifeproof' - an Android smartphone that is scratch-, dust- and even waterproof, while still packing a 3.7-inch touchscreen display and a five megapixel camera.

Alistair Charlton Dec 07, 2011

Apple, along with five of the biggest publishing houses, is under investigation by the European Commission for allegedly engaging in anti-competitive practices affecting eBook sales.

Alistair Charlton Dec 07, 2011

A major security flaw in the way Facebook handles private photos has been unearthed by a hacker, who then posted Mark Zuckerberg's private photos online.

Alistair Charlton Dec 07, 2011

A court has ruled that BlackBerry manufacture Research in Motion cannot use the name 'BBX' for its upcoming smartphone software, as another company owns the trademark.

Alistair Charlton Dec 07, 2011

Kraft cuts 200 jobs in its chocolate factories in Bourneville, Chirk and Marlbrook.

Geetha Pillai Dec 07, 2011

A leading Japanese Food manufacture says radioactive cesium has been detected in its baby formula and has recalled the products.

Anissa Haddadi Dec 06, 2011

Since its launch in 2010, the iPad has taken the technology industry by storm, claiming dominance in the previously derelict tablet sector and forcing rivals to think fast in coming up with competitors.The iPad 2 is undoubtedly the most popular tablet on the market, and for good reason. With its 9.7-inch display, powerful A5 processor and iOS 5, the iPad 2 will prove incredibly popular this Christmas season.

Alistair Charlton Dec 06, 2011

Shareholders are telling bankers to change their remuneration packages, as the rich/poor gap widens.

Shane Croucher Dec 06, 2011

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion announced on Monday that it has fired two executives after their behaviour - allegedly fuelled by alcohol - forced a flight to divert.

Alistair Charlton Dec 06, 2011

Almost all the countries in the eurozone face the risk of a credit downgrade.

BS Unnikrishnan Dec 06, 2011

A group of Chinese hackers have reportedly ported the voice acivated personal assistant Siri to the iPhone 4 and iPod touch fourth generation. Unlike previous Siri hacks, this works fully with the iPhone 4 and is available as a download from the jailbreakers' application store, Cydia.

Alistair Charlton Dec 05, 2011

The iPhone 4S is going to be, without doubt, one of the most popular Christmas gifts this year; with its improved 8-megapixel camera, super-fast A5 processor and personal assistant Siri, the 4S is one of the best smartphones on the market. But it's not quite that simple. There's a plethora of different networks and tariffs to choose from, so here at the International Business Times UK we've compiled a guide to the best deals available.

Alistair Charlton Dec 05, 2011

The estimated shipping time for some Apple iMac computers has slipped from a couple of days to between five and seven weeks, as the floods in Thailand continue to restrict hard drive supplies.

Alistair Charlton Dec 05, 2011

A member of Network Rail’s governing body has said its bosses do not deserve bonuses to bring the company in line with the deputy prime ministers crackdown on top executive pay.

Tom Nicolson Dec 05, 2011

Banking giant HSBC has been fined £10.5 million for giving out "inappropriate investment advice" to its elderly customers.

Ewan Palmer Dec 05, 2011

BlackBerry manufacturer RIM sold just 150,000 PlayBook tablets in the third quarter of 2011, significantly lower than Apple, which sold more than 11 million iPads.

Alistair Charlton Dec 05, 2011