Sean Martin

Science Reporter

1381-1410 (out of 1623)

Sean is a science reporter at International Business Times.

Having completed a degree in Journalism at the University of the Arts London, Sean gained experience in New Zealand working for business to business publication Marketplace Media. On returning to the UK, Sean took up the role of news reporter at IBT, where he was soon promoted to the Science desk.

Russia’s FSB Seeks Complete Access to Country’s Internet Traffic

'Wild West Web' as Quarter of E-tailers Break the Law, Says SafeBuy

Study from SafeBuy finds quarter of online retailers are flouting consumer laws.

Betfair's Turnaround Gamble Pays Off With Massive Profit Increase

Betfair has posted strong annual results.

Sainsbury's saw its shares tank to lowest level since 2003

Sainsbury's Shares Up Despite Sales Falling for Second Straight Quarter

The supermarket giant reports a second straight quarterly drop in sales as Justin King prepares to depart.

Global Private Wealth Rockets to more than £121tn

Private wealth around the globe has reached $152m (£121tn) as the number of millionaires rose.

Household Debt on the Rise Despite UK Economic Recovery

National Debtline says people contacting them regarding household debt has risen by 140% since 2007.

US Billionaire Wilbur Ross sells Bank of Ireland Stake

Wilbur Ross has sold his 5.5% stake in Bank of Ireland.

Missing Flight MH370: Malaysia Airlines Needs Solution Within a Year or Could Go Bust

Malaysia Airlines has said that it needs a solution within a year or it could go bust.

Tesco Bank Takes on the High Street

Tesco Bank has announced that it has launched a current account.

British Motor Insurers Make First Collective Profit in Almost 20 Years

Motor insurers in the UK have made their first collective profit since 1985.

Management Consulting Increases at Fastest Rate Since 2007 Thanks to Digital Boom

UK consulting has grown at its fastest rate since 2007, according to the MCA

World Cup 2014 to Cause Major Disruptions to UK Business Productivity

The World Cup will surpass Wimbledon finals as a distraction from work.

Primark Plans Midlands Mega-Store

Primark to purchase a Birmingham shopping centre for £60m.

Energy Price Hikes Prompts 3-Year High for UK User Supplier Switch (Photo: Reuters)

Confused Customers Distrust All Energy Suppliers

Majority of UK population do not trust any energy supplier, according to the SMCDB.

Sports Direct to Vote Again on Mike Ashley's Colossal Bonus

Sports Direct has announced it will hold another meeting after the proposed £73m bonus was vetoed in April.

UK Car Industry Grows for Record 27th Month

The UK car market has grown for the 27th month – a record for the industry.

Barnes & Noble Team up with Samsung to Create New Tablet

Barnes & Noble teams up with Samsung in a bid to revitalise its struggling Nook

Hungary's PM Orban arrives for EU leaders summit discussing the European Union's long-term budget in Brussels

Hungarian Media Hold Blackout Protest over New 'Crippling' Tax Laws

Privately owned media outlets in Hungary held a blackout in protest over proposed tax regulations

Bandmate Horovitz And Other Celebrities Pay Tribute to Late Beastie Boy Adam Yauch: The Journey Of The Band Through All These Years

Beastie Boys Sue Energy Drink Firm for Monster Amount

The Beastie Boys have successfully sued Monster Energy for $1.7m for copyright infringement

Game set for £340m Stock Market Return

Game to relist on London Stock Exchange at 200p per share

Boohoo.com Launching £560m IPO in One Week

Boohoo Attempts to Quell Investor Fears After Asos Shares Plunge

Boohoo has moved to reassure investors following Asos share crash.

Dalton Philips' Strategy to Save Morrisons is Bulls*** , Says Ken Morrison

Son of Morrisons founder had strong words for Dalton Philips at supermarket's AGM.

Marks & Spencer Boss Marc Bolland Takes 26% Pay Cut

The M&S boss missed out on bonuses following a disappointing year for the retailer.

Thames Water has told its 14 million customers to cut their usage or face the pain of soaring energy bills. (Photo: Reuters)

Thames Water Agrees to pay £86m to Customers After Sewer Flooding Data Mistake

Thames Water agrees to pay package of £86m for misrepresenting sewer flooding data

Morrisons Expected Sell Proprty to Ease Profit Blow

Morrisons' Chairman Ian Gibson Stepping Down in 2015 Amid Imminent Job Cuts

Morrisons has announced that its chairman Ian Gibson will step down next year.

Chancellor George Osborne Backs Carney to Solve Question of 'Too Big to Fail' Banks

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne says that banks regulation issues will be settled shortly.

Premier League Wage Bill Hits £2.2bn

Wages in the English Premier League rose to £2.2bn as revenues increase across Europe.

World Cup 2014: Spain's Football Team Has the Highest Economic Value

ING Bank has come up with an alternative way to look at the World Cup's teams

Virgin 'Wants Banking Job Applicants to Give Football Team Talk at Interview'

Richard Branson's Virgin Money has come up with 'the world's most creative job interview'.

Tech Talk: How Much of a Security Risk is Your Smartphone?

Entertainment and Media Industry to Reach £64bn by 2018

PwC says entertainment and media industry will be worth £64bn by 2018.

Energy Suppliers Owe Half of UK Homes a Total of £1.2bn

Price comparison site uSwitch says that energy suppliers could owe UK homes over £1bn