Big London firms lost up to £50k from crime last year as calls mount for Met to step up October 20, 2023 Almost a fifth of larger businesses in London impacted by crime said they have lost up to £50k in the last year as a result, as fresh calls are being made to up skills officers to prevent further offences. According to a new study by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), a further [...]
Bitcoin nudges $30,000 as SEC’s Ripple climbdown lifts crypto markets October 20, 2023 Bitcoin is up more than 5% over 24 hours and above $29,000 in the process in the wake of the SEC dropping charges against Ripple.
UK economy: Retail sales crash as cost of living crunch continues to bite October 20, 2023 In an ominous sign for the UK economy, retail spending fell in September with analysts warning of a tough Christmas ahead
Port charges making decarbonisation ‘uneconomical’, says rail freight boss October 19, 2023 The boss of one of the UK’s biggest rail freight operators has bemoaned high loading charges levied by ports as “uneconomic” for the sector.
Protests continue in Canary Wharf despite Greta Thunberg’s arrest this week October 19, 2023 Climate activists were joined by Greta Thunberg in a protest outside banking and finance offices in Canary Wharf today.
Meta and Tiktok told to detail curbs on Israel-Hamas disinformation October 19, 2023 The European Union (EU) has ratcheted up its scrutiny of big tech companies – with demands for Meta and TikTok to detail their efforts to curb illegal content and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
TfL and Westminster join forces with business to lure shoppers back to The Strand October 19, 2023 A new taskforce will be set up to boost footfall to London's historic Strand district after home working trends hit retailers.
Ofwat: Suppliers must hit green targets if they want to increase water charges October 19, 2023 Ofwat has challenged the water industry to deliver on their pledges to protect the environment and clamp down on sewage overflows.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese behind the scenes on Killers of the Flower Moon October 19, 2023 Killers of the Flower Moon sound editor on filming with Leonardo DiCaprio and working with Martin Scorsese
Simon Pegg proves he’s an underrated talent in new movie with the weirdest title October 19, 2023 Simon Pegg shines in this new comedy about a paranormal investigator who goes to the Isle of Man to investigate a talking mongoose