‘Wild West’ world of cryptocurrencies needs to be regulated, MPs warn Philip Hammond September 19, 2018 The "Wild West" world of cryptocurrencies needs to be independently regulated to protect customers and prevent money-laundering, a powerful group of MPs today demanded. A report from the Treasury Select Committee warns the current system of self-regulation is not fit for purpose, and adverts promoting digital currencies are often misleading. Among the problems facing cryptocurrency [...]
‘Wild West’ world of cryptocurrencies needs to be regulated, MPs warn Philip Hammond September 19, 2018 The "Wild West" world of cryptocurrencies needs to be independently regulated to protect customers and prevent money-laundering, a powerful group of MPs today demanded. A report from the Treasury Select Committee warns the current system of self-regulation is not fit for purpose, and adverts promoting digital currencies are often misleading. Among the problems facing cryptocurrency [...]
Brewdog takes on the big dogs – will its advertising cut through with mainstream beer drinkers? September 19, 2018 In its well-documented climb from independent disruptor to industry giant, craft beer brand Brewdog has successfully created a unique name for itself, now sitting at the top of the shelf alongside major industry names. When it comes to shock factor, Brewdog is rarely one to hold back. Back in spring the brand was criticised for [...]
Brewdog takes on the big dogs – will its advertising cut through with mainstream beer drinkers? September 19, 2018 In its well-documented climb from independent disruptor to industry giant, craft beer brand Brewdog has successfully created a unique name for itself, now sitting at the top of the shelf alongside major industry names. When it comes to shock factor, Brewdog is rarely one to hold back. Back in spring the brand was criticised for [...]
EU working to improve Irish border backstop proposal, Barnier says September 18, 2018 The European Union has softened its approach to the Irish border backstop "insurance policy" arrangement, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said this evening, in a push to effectively complete the Brexit deal within the next month. Speaking in Brussels ahead of a summit of EU leaders in Salzburg tomorrow and Thursday, Barnier confirmed that work was ongoing to improve the offer to Britain and said [...]
EU working to improve Irish border backstop proposal, Barnier says September 18, 2018 The European Union has softened its approach to the Irish border backstop "insurance policy" arrangement, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said this evening, in a push to effectively complete the Brexit deal within the next month. Speaking in Brussels ahead of a summit of EU leaders in Salzburg tomorrow and Thursday, Barnier confirmed that work was ongoing to improve the offer to Britain and said [...]
Time for the government to set out the details of its post-Brexit immigration policy September 18, 2018 Inch by inch, the government is creeping closer to a new immigration policy. With the publication yesterday of the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) report, there are no reasons left not to set out a vision for this complicated and contentious area of policy. The expectation is that Theresa May will use her speech to [...]
Time for the government to set out the details of its post-Brexit immigration policy September 18, 2018 Inch by inch, the government is creeping closer to a new immigration policy. With the publication yesterday of the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) report, there are no reasons left not to set out a vision for this complicated and contentious area of policy. The expectation is that Theresa May will use her speech to [...]
Tesla shares plummet as Elon Musk faces criminal probe over going private comments September 18, 2018 Shares in Tesla have plummeted after the US justice department launched a criminal investigation into Elon Musk's comments regarding taking the company private. The company's share price tumbled more than 4 per cent after it emerged that federal prosecutors had opened a fraud investigation, according to Bloomberg. The probe centres on statements Musk made on Twitter [...]
Tesla shares plummet as Elon Musk faces criminal probe over going private comments September 18, 2018 Shares in Tesla have plummeted after the US justice department launched a criminal investigation into Elon Musk's comments regarding taking the company private. The company's share price tumbled more than 4 per cent after it emerged that federal prosecutors had opened a fraud investigation, according to Bloomberg. The probe centres on statements Musk made on Twitter [...]