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TRL to seek ways to reduce delays caused by roadworks

Microsoft reveals plan to acquire Skype

IEEE chief Moshe Kam

Funding competition targets digital ventures in east London

Nissan chosen to design and supply taxis for New York

Vernacare wins award for its detergent-resistant washbowl

Applied Materials announces plans to acquire Varian

BP Alaska is penalised for North Slope oil spill

Enecsys secures financing to facilitate expected growth

'Confidence drop' in UK upstream oil and gas industry

UK could win almost a quarter of marine-energy market

On track, in orbit, and all at sea.