INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL & INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS
02 October 2014
GROW GLOBAL NEWS
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INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL NEWS
bbc.co.uk – The creative industries and government have pledged cash to fill a skills gap and train ‘work ready’ games designers, animators and visual effects artists. The Next Gen Skills Academy will provide cutting edge training in a sector worth at least £71bn a year to the UK economy. Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture and the Digital Economy, made the announcement at the EGX games show at Earls Court. He described the creative sector as a powerhouse within the UK economy, but said employers often found it hard to recruit staff who were up-to-speed with the latest technologies. Read more>>
bbc.co.uk – There are 83 million mobile phone contracts in the UK. In other words, there are a lot more mobiles than there are people. And with two-thirds of UK residents now using a smartphone, what is the smartest way to get the best deal on a new mobile? In just a few years, mobile phone makers have become household names, from Apple to Google, Samsung to Sony, and HTC to Motorola. They all launch their latest models with huge fanfare and glitzy advertising. But Gareth Beavis, from website TechRadar, who reviews phones and tablets for a living, says it is best for phone owners to avoid the hype if they want to save money. Read more>>
INTERNATIONAL TRADE NEWS
bbc.co.uk – The European Commission and Canada have unveiled the details of a new trade liberalisation agreement. Under the deal almost all customs tariffs will be eliminated and markets for services will be opened up. But the agreement still needs approval from the EU parliament and faces particular opposition from Germany. Critics say the deal restricts the power of democratic governments in relation to big business. Read More>>
bbc.co.uk – The president of the Spanish region of Catalonia has signed a decree calling for a referendum on independence. Artur Mas wants Catalonia to hold a Scottish-style vote on 9 November, but does not have the backing of the central government in Madrid. Spain quickly denounced the move, calling the plan unconstitutional. Catalonia, which includes Barcelona, is one of Spain’s richest and most highly industrialised regions, and also one of the most independent-minded. Read more>>
OTHER INTERNATIONAL NEWS
FluentU – 18 weird German words you won’t believe exist>>
BBC – Why is the Birmingham accent so difficult to mimic?>>
BBC – Sarkozy launches political comeback at Lille rally>>
BBC – Cuba hands down 15-year sentence to Canadian executive>>
BBC – UN Human Rights council backs Argentina on US debt row>>
BBC – Japan volcano: Mt Ontake rescue teams find 31 bodies>>
BBC – Hong Kong: Tear gas and clashes at democracy protest>>
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