Secondary ticketing: Inflating sport prices or useful service?

A regular problem for football fans on big-match days Continue reading the main story It is an exciting time of year to be a UK sports or music fan, with big cup finals and major name concerts coming thick and fast. From the climax of the European football season and a summer of top-class cricket and tennis events to the Rolling Stones...

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US shale oil supply shock shifts global power balance

A steeper-than-expected rise in US shale oil reserves is about to change the global balance of power between new and existing producers, a report says. Shale oil production adds economic value, but critics say the costs to the environment are also large Over the next five years, the US will account for a third of new oil supplies, according...

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How Estonia became E-stonia

Ancient and modern: Estonia is preparing for a digital future Continue reading the main story In some countries, computer programming might be seen as the realm of the nerd. But not in Estonia, where it is seen as fun, simple and cool. This northernmost of the three Baltic states, a small corner of the Soviet Union until 1991,...

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Digital product placement creates adverts out of thin air

Now you see it: Spot anything out of place? No? Look more closely at the bus shelter. The structure and advert were added in post-production. One of the great dilemmas facing the TV and film industry is just how to make money out of a cheapskate audience, who are often not willing to pay for programming or watch adverts. Continue reading...

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Oil company offices raided in EU pricing probe

The offices of several firms involved in the oil market have been raided by European Commission officials. The investigation relates to oil, refined products and biofuels The commission said it had concerns that "the companies may have colluded in reporting distorted prices". It did not name the firms, and said the raids did not mean...

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Japan's Nikkei passes 15,000 for first time since 2008

Japanese shares have climbed past the 15,000 mark for the first time since January 2008, as the yen continues to weaken - boosting the earnings potential for exporters. The Nikkei has jumped by more than 40% in 2013 The benchmark Nikkei index rose 2% to 15,096, with carmaker Toyota and consumer electronics giant Sony leading the gains. The...

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Boeing resumes deliveries of 787

Boeing said it had resumed delivery of its 787 Dreamliner, after two incidents involving the lithium ion batteries led to a worldwide grounding of the aircraft. The delivery to ANA is the first handover of a modified 787 from Boeing factories The jet was delivered to Japan's All Nippon Airways. It will restart commercial flights on...

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EADS profits up on Airbus deliveries

The parent company of Airbus, EADS, has reported a sharp rise in profits for the first three months of the year. Airbus sales have helped profits at EADS take off Operating profits at the company rose by 56% to 741m euros ($963m; £629m) in the quarter. Much of the rise was down to higher production at its Airbus subsidiary, where revenue...

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Human rights activists taught online tactics

Mobile phones have brought information and images from conflict zones Continue reading the main story An international training institute to teach online tactics for human rights campaigners is being set up in the Italian city of Florence. The first students, starting in the new year, will be drawn from human rights activists around...

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