Gabriela Cibils is working to transform Paraguay into a significant technology hub in South America, aspiring to create a “Silicon Valley” in the country. Growing up in Paraguay, which she describes as not particularly tech-focused, Cibils was inspired by her parents’ work in the technology sector to pursue degrees in computing and neuroscience at the

A significant legal case against five major car manufacturers is set to commence at the High Court, involving allegations of emissions test manipulation. The companies—Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot/Citroën, Renault, and Nissan—are accused of employing software that allowed their vehicles to lower emissions readings during testing. This trial arises from the ongoing “dieselgate” controversy and could potentially

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing challenges ahead of next month’s Budget, with the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) advising against “directionless tinkering and half-baked fixes” in raising government tax revenue. The chancellor is under pressure to increase taxes in order to adhere to her financial rules, which aim to ensure budgetary balance without borrowing for

A recent report reveals that millennials now constitute 50% of new buy-to-let investors in England and Wales, indicating a notable generational shift among landlords. Despite challenges in affording homeownership, many millennials appear to be finding opportunities in the buy-to-let market, as highlighted by a review of Companies House data by the estate agent Hamptons. This

Energy companies in the UK have successfully introduced green hydrogen into the gas grid, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s climate objectives. For the first time, a blend of 2% green hydrogen was injected into the gas grid and used at the Brigg power station in North Lincolnshire to generate electricity. Previous tests of