International

Tuesday, August 14th 2018 - 22:57 UTC
Breakthrough for cleaner fish and the Scottish salmon industry

A milestone has been reached in the production of cleaner fish in Scotland, particularly for the salmon industry, with two leading farmers completing the lifecycle of raising wrasse in a controlled environment. In a collaboration between Marine Harvest, Scottish Sea Farms and the Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling, wild caught ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) have been bred for more than six years in a facility in Machrihanish.
Tuesday, August 14th 2018 - 07:36 UTC
The Year of the Pig for Chinese couples could mean a third child

A series of postage stamps featuring two pig parents and three happy piglets has prompted speculation that China may be about to further ease its restrictions on the number of children to deal with its rapidly ageing population.
Tuesday, August 14th 2018 - 07:01 UTC
Weed killer forces Bayer shares to drop sharply

Shares in German pharmaceutical group Bayer have dropped sharply following a US verdict linking a product to cancer. By mid-morning on Monday, Bayer's shares had lost 10.4% of their value.
Tuesday, August 14th 2018 - 06:31 UTC
Argentine ex president accompanied to court by close associates of the Pope

Argentine ex president Cristina Fernandez over the weekend called on her followers not to accompany her on Monday when she attended the Court House to testify before Judge Claudio Bonadío in reference to the so called “K corruption notebooks”.
Monday, August 13th 2018 - 19:53 UTC
Bayer confident glyphosate is safe for use and does not cause cancer

Pharmaceutical group Bayer has dismissed claims that an ingredient used in weed killers is carcinogenic. The German company, which owns agriculture giant Monsanto, says herbicides containing glyphosate are safe.
Monday, August 13th 2018 - 19:15 UTC
High seas fisheries not as important as believed, says joint scientific report

According to a recent study undertaken by a team of fisheries and social scientists from Dalhousie University, New York University, and National Geographic, fishing fleets operating outside of national waters contribute less than 3% to the world's seafood supply.
Monday, August 13th 2018 - 07:33 UTC
Bannon defends Johnson: “Boris has nothing to apologize for”

Former White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon on Sunday defended Boris Johnson amid controversy over the former British foreign secretary's comments that women who wear burqas look like “letterboxes” and “bank robbers.”
Monday, August 13th 2018 - 07:19 UTC
UK embassy supporting program to help Brazil's energy goals

As part of the UK Government’s Prosperity Fund, the British Embassy in Brazil is commissioning a study to assess various options for the governance structure of an Energy Centre to inform and support the Prosperity Fund Energy Program.
Monday, August 13th 2018 - 06:15 UTC
Applications for Chevening scholarships open in Argentina

The British Embassy in Argentina has announced that applications for Chevening scholarships are now open until 6 November. The scholarships are awarded to candidates with proven leadership potential and a strong professional and academic background.
Saturday, August 11th 2018 - 21:37 UTC
With a Brexit transition deal, UK financial sector “will not be hit as badly as feared”

The UK financial services sector will not be hit by Brexit as badly as feared, London's Lord Mayor has said. Charles Bowman told website Politico between 5,000 and 13,000 jobs could go by the UK's departure on 30 March 2019. The figure, which assumes the UK will secure a transition deal, is based on public Brexit job announcements by City firms and internal staff analysis.