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Regulator plays sheriff as it takes on crypto marketing ‘wild west’

NEW RULES

Crypto firms face a regulatory clampdown in the UK this year as the City watchdog cracks the whip on the “Wild West” landscape of crypto marketing. In a new set of rules announced today, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it will force crypto firms to introduce a “cooling-off” period, during which time consumers can […]
London beats New York (and everywhere else) on decade of tech investment

Tech investment

Opinion

Labour’s plan for growth doesn’t work, as Starmer’s stance on energy shows

Will Cooling

Keir Starmer wants to achieve growth, but he’s not explaining where he’ll get the money for the initial investment. Labour’s plan for growth is flawed, especially the part about energy, writes Will Cooling
Don’t trust every “recyclable” logo you see: greenwashing is rife in construction too

Victoria Brocklesby

Lifestyle

Horror fans ‘can’t sleep’ as horrific new Bird Box trailer is released

Warning: this article contains descriptions of some Bird Box scenes some viewers may find upsetting 2018 horror film Bird Box became the most-watched ever Netflix film just 28 days after it was released. It has gained a cult following for its gruesome scenes, which involve a man being hacked in the neck with a machete, […]
Patriots review, Noel Coward Theatre: An uncomfortably prescient examination of Putin

NEW THEATRE

Sport

Lionel Messi tipped to make Inter Miami worth $1bn and be MLS ‘game-changer’

Me$$i to ML$

Lionel Messi’s impending transfer to Inter Miami has been hailed as “a game-changer for Major League Soccer” that will make the US franchise worth more than $1bn. Messi announced on Wednesday night that he has chosen to join Miami over offers from Saudi Arabia and former club Barcelona after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. His superstar power […]
What next for Manchester City if they win the Champions League?

Go big – or go home?

M&A Talk

More Consolidation Ahead for Europe’s Consumer Sector?

City Talk

Europe’s consumer industry has suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and has had to adjust quickly to survive. Lockdowns froze physical players and e-commerce provided a lifeline for survival for some. But the easing of restrictions did not necessarily help: consumer behaviours have clearly changed and retail footfall has not recovered to pre-pandemic […]
Women in M&A: Challenge Accepted

City Talk
What are the key factors that can sink M&A?

City Talk

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