UK’s first ‘CYCLOPS’ junction which is designed to keep cyclists safe while making a right turn comes into use First ‘Cycle Optimised Protected Signals’ junction opened in Hulme, Manchester Involves a ‘cycle track’ on the outside of the junction to separate bikes and traffic Dependent on signals, cyclists can make right turn away from traffic in one … Read more
Graduates and jobseekers have welcomed the Government’s £2billion ‘Kickstart’ scheme to create more jobs for young people. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the fund will subsidise six-month work placements for people on Universal Credit aged between 16 and 24, who are deemed to be at risk of long-term unemployment. The Kickstart programme was revealed in today’s … Read more
Self-employed borrowers frozen out by banks since lockdown get some hope as small building society offers a new ‘bounce back’ mortgage Self-employed will have been hard pressed to find a mortgage so far this year Banks have limited who they lend to as worries over the economy loom New deal could help by letting those … Read more
‘Involuntarily celibate man, 23, accidentally amputated his own hand making a bomb to blow up hot cheerleaders’ Cole Carini arrived at a hospital on Tuesday with a missing hand, missing fingers on his other hand, and shrapnel wounds on his neck Carini was subsequently interviewed by police who obtained a warrant to search his home … Read more
Fitbit is shifting its resources to help build ventilators designed to treat COVID-19 patients The Google-owned company will shift its resources into building ventilators It’s not immediately clear what the exact cost will be It says the ventilators will be ‘advanced’ but will be moderately priced Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19 By James … Read more
Researcher detects malware designed to steal credit card information on more than 1,200 online stores The malware was detected on more than 1,200 online stores Magecart allows scammers to skim credit card information from online forms The infections were found in general online shops and some adult websites By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 23:08 … Read more
Apple launches an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro designed with a Magic Keyboard, double the storage and the powerful 10th-generation Intel processor Apple has launched a refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro starting at $1,299 It includes 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, but can be upgraded The laptop also includes a 10th-generation Intel Core processor The anticipated feature … Read more
Pedal into the past: Railway tunnel designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel that links two Welsh towns could be reopened as cycle path nearly 60 years after last train passed through The 1.4 mile tunnel would be the longest in Europe if transformed into a route It runs between former coal and steals towns of Merthyr … Read more
China’s anti-coronavirus cars: Buttons and consoles with anti-viral coating and powerful air filters with UV light to sterilize the air are among new features being developed by automakers to protect motorists Chinese auto company Geely has announced its new ‘Healthy Car Project’ The company will offer new filtration systems to screen out viruses and bacteria … Read more
Attempts to use taxpayer money to fund a new wave of business challenger banks were dealt another blow a fortnight ago as Nationwide Building Society announced it was scrapping a move into SME lending. Britain’s largest mutual is the latest to hand back money it was given to expand its business proposition after Metro Bank … Read more