Coinbase doubles down on Europe expansion amid ‘most challenging’ period in crypto November 28, 2022 Crypto exchange Coinbase has appointed five new executives to its top team in Europe today as it doubles down on expansion amid one of the “most challenging” periods in the history of the market.
Semiconductor industry’s grip on globe to loosen next year in economic downturn November 28, 2022 The semiconductor sector is bracing for slipping demand next year, as the grip the industry had on consumer and industrial-facing businesses loosens. Global revenue generated by computer chips, crucial bits of tech used in most of today’s electronics, is expected to fall 3.6 per cent in 2023, according to tech research and consulting giant Gartner. [...]
British Steel pension members set for £49m redress, FCA announces November 28, 2022 More than 1000 former members of the British Steel pension scheme are set to be paid £49m after the UK’s financial watchdog ruled they received wrong advice from financial advisors looking to pocket huge fees.
Rio Tinto to set up Juukan Gorge Foundation in attempt to heal reputation November 28, 2022 Rio Tinto is to create a foundation to support cultural projects in Western Australia, as it seeks to heal its reputation following the fallout of the Juukan Gorge controversy. The mining giant has agreed with traditional landowners within the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Aboriginal Corporation that it will fund “major cultural and social projects”, [...]
Shapps intervention urged to stop energy suppliers ‘finding routes to inflate’ bills for SMEs November 28, 2022 The business minister has been asked to intervene to stop energy suppliers from hiking prices for small businesses. Some small firms have complained that their energy costs continue to climb, despite the government’s energy bill relief scheme. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has written to Grant Shapps to urge him to prevent suppliers from [...]
Brits told to cut energy usage as Government unveils £1bn insulation support November 28, 2022 Households will be advised by the Government to lower boiler flow temperatures and turn down radiators in empty rooms.
Drug developer C4X shares fly after signing £330m AstraZeneca licensing deal November 28, 2022 Drug developer C4X Discovery has signed an exclusive licensing agreement worth up to $402m (£334m) with pharma giant AstraZeneca to develop oral therapy to treat inflammatory diseases. London-listed C4XD’s shares have rocketed this morning, up nearly 40 per cent to 28.5p so far. As part of the deal, C4XD will receive pre-clinical milestone payments worth up [...]
PensionBee announces over £3bn assets under administration November 28, 2022 PensionBee has announced there are over £3bn assets under administration as of this month. The online pension provider said despite the macroeconomic volatility, it has been able to reach this “milestone” through high customer retention and strong net inflows. “The ongoing growth in our Assets under Administration results from our commitment to delivering outstanding customer [...]
Inspiration Healthcare warns investors of hit to sales over China lockdowns November 28, 2022 Inspiration Healthcare has warned shareholders that sales will not exceed last year’s levels because of ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in China. The company’s China-based distributor has been significantly disrupted by the tough pandemic measures, which has curbed its “access to major customers”, the company said in a statement today. “As a result of this continued uncertainty, [...]
Cerillion posts record revenue as it cashes in on surging 5G boom November 28, 2022 Software giant Cerillion posts record revenue as demand for continues to surge thanks to a 5G boom and digitisation. The British firm said revenue climbed 26 per cent to a record £32.7m, driven by major new customer implementations and strong demand from existing customers Back-order book reached a new high of £45.4m at the year-end [...]