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In the past month it emerged that Government-funded crisis pregnancy agencies had given advice to women that would potentially endanger their lives.

The first clinical trials of an electronic eye implant designed to restore the sight of blind people have proved successful and “exceeded expectations”, scientists said yesterday.

Recruitment has begun for the first UK trial of a bionic eye which can restore sight to blind people.

A near £1bn (€1.3bn) takeover for the online auctioneer Tradus by South African media firm Naspers cleared a regulation hurdle today.

Online auctioneer Tradus today agreed a £946m (€1.3bn) takeover by South African media firm Naspers in the latest sign of renewed interest in internet companies.

THE number of convictions for selling alcohol to minors has fallen by more than half since 2002.

A SPECIALIST who carried out research into substance abuse among teenagers in Cork and Kerry is urging the Government to raise the legal age for smoking and drinking to 21.

Online auctioneer QXL Ricardo showed signs of recovery today after it revealed a 53% rise in revenues and a sharp reduction in losses.

QXL Ricardo was upbeat about prospects for the online auction market today after “significant” progress in its battle to return to the black.

The sale of online auctioneer QXL Ricardo looked uncertain tonight after it said a recent approach undervalued the company.

A former darling of the dotcom boom was today on the brink of being sold for €17m – four years after being valued at €2.1bn.

British jewellery retailer Signet continued its recent glittering performance today after first half like-for-like sales rose 7.4% to £671.6m (€1bn).

Whisky producers today called on the British Government to step in over moves by India to impose a 700% tariff on imported spirits.