Archive for June 2012

Remembering the 2004 transit of Venus

Tuesday, 5 June 2012

On Wesnedsay morning, people in various parts of the world will have the chance to witness an astronomical event that won’t be seen again until 2117 (that’s the year, not a quarter past nine!) The transit of Venus will be best seen from east Asia and Australia. In Europe and parts of Africa it will […]

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Elizabeth Tower; next stop Platinum Jubilee

Sunday, 3 June 2012

It has been reported that most MPs are in favour of renaming the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster as the Elizabeth Tower in honour of Her Majesty the Queen, on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee. The large square tower at the other end of the building was renamed the Victoria Tower to […]

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Money-making expert

Sunday, 3 June 2012

MoneySavingExpert.com, a site offering consumers tips on reducing bills and finding the best deals, has been sold by its owner Martin Lewis for a reported £87 million. The buyer is Moneysupermarket.com, which already provides the click-through links on MoneySavingExpert.com that make money for both sites. Many users of MoneySavingExpert are furious at the move, which […]

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