Crypto markets are ‘flatter than an elephant’s camping stool’ January 5, 2023 Bitcoin’s seven-day volatility has declined to 0.7% and is sitting at lows not seen since February 2019 and the stagnant crypto markets.
The Super Strike: Which London train lines and buses have been affected by today’s walkouts? January 5, 2023 Rail passengers face a third consecutive day of travel disruption on Thursday because of a strike by train drivers – and once again it has seeped into the London transport network. Services are being be crippled by the walkout by members of Aslef at 15 rail companies in a long-running dispute over pay, with some [...]
Starmer promises Labour will deliver ‘decade of renewal’ after doubts cast over Sunak pledges January 4, 2023 A Labour government will deliver “a decade of national renewal” to show “the light at the end of the tunnel” for the British people, opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer will claim in his first speech of 2023 tomorrow. Speaking in Stratford, East London, Starmer, 60, is set to characterise the more than decade of Conservative [...]
Apple share prices plunge, taking valuation below $2tn January 4, 2023 Apple’s shares plummeted in value by three percent yesterday, meaning the the tech giant’s valuation tanked $2tn (£1.66 trillion) for the first time since May 2022. The company’s share value dropped to a price of $130.20 per share yesterday, marking a year-low, and giving the company a valuation of $1.99 trillion (£1.65 trillion) at market [...]
Warning of Lemsip, cough and cold medicine shortage as Brits battle winter flu January 4, 2023 Brits are struggling to get hold of cough and cold medicine as a nasty strain of flu sweeps the nation. It has been reported that there is a shortage of medicines such as throat lozenges, cough mixtures, Lemsip powders and pain killers. This comes after the UK Health and Security Agency issued a warning about [...]
Teen actors from Romeo & Juliet sue for child abuse over nude scene January 4, 2023 The two teen actors that starred in a 1968 film version of Romeo & Juliet are suing film studio Paramount for child abuse, over 50 years on from when the film came out. Romeo & Juliet was a success and was nominated for four Oscars, but the two actors are taking legal action over a [...]
From strikes to the NHS there is plenty going on – but Rishi Sunak is right to put “maths ’til 18” at the top of the agenda January 4, 2023 From the NHS’ well documented woes to rail strikes and Brexit, there is much on the government’s plate – but Rishi Sunak is right to put a light on Britain’s poor levels of numeracy, argues Sam Sims, the CEO of charity National Numeracy When there is so much else on the government’s domestic agenda – [...]
Beth England: Lioness’s transfer sets new Women’s Super League record January 4, 2023 Beth England has become the most expensive signing between two Women’s Super League clubs after completing a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur from Chelsea. The striker, part of the Lionesses squad who won the European Championship last year, has moved across London for a fee of £250,000. That eclipses the previous record £200,000 that England’s former [...]
Ex Daily Mail editor made new head of digital-only The Independent January 4, 2023 The Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday’s former editor Geordie Greig has been appointed editor in chief of digital-only national The Independent. The Independent’s owner IDNML said Greig would be joining the paper with immediate effect. Grieg edited the Daily Mail, which is Britain’s highest circulation newspaper between 2018 and 2022. Before that he [...]
Sir Michael Caine shares Pele memories from working together on 1980s film set January 4, 2023 Pele, perhaps the world’s greatest footballer, but actor? The legendary Brazilian footballer died last week aged 82 after a battle with cancer, and will be remembered for scoring a Guinness World Record breaking amount of goals throughout his career. But he also appeared in seven films. In 1981 he starred opposite Sir Michael Caine in [...]