Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness review: Impressively OTT May 17, 2022 There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and The Marvel Cinematic Universe. Phase Four of the biggest movie franchise in the world had a mixed start, with the enjoyable Shang-Chi counterbalanced by the dreary Eternals, and Black Widow sitting somewhere in between. It came roaring back thanks to Spider-men past and present in No [...]
Bitcoin price rises with global financial markets as China eases Covid lockdowns May 17, 2022 Bitcoin is currently changing hands for around $30,600, up 2.75 per cent over the past 24 hours as a promising start to the week continues.
1 Minute Market Rundown – 17th May 2022 May 17, 2022 | City Talk Trade the ExtremesUSD Gives Up Some of its GainsCrypto Consolidates We highlighted in yesterday’s note that risk seemed a bit stretched and pondered whether we may be in for a rally. The question we are still trying to answer is if we have seen the low yet or not. Whilst we are still unsure, although [...]
Vodafone shakes off merger talks and pushes forward with German growth May 17, 2022 Vodafone confirmed its strategic performance in Germany and maximising shareholder returns through growth this morning as the firm pushes forward with market consolidation ambitions.
Are you suffering from re-entry syndrome? How to cope with post-COVID anxiety May 17, 2022 | City Talk Information and support to help you cope with anxiety brought on the post-pandemic return to ‘normal’. The heights of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated periods of lockdown were extremely difficult for many people. From health concerns to money worries and loneliness, a range of issues placed pressures upon our mental wellbeing. Whilst COVID hasn’t gone [...]
The Breach review: Intriguing plot which lacks pace May 16, 2022 The Breach has incredibly lofty ambitions, attempting to tackle many of the issues that keep us awake at night. Suicide, PTSD and the trauma of war, ideas about friendship in light of sexual assault and consent. It’s weighty stuff, but the individual parts just aren’t stitched together in a way that makes for engaging theatre. [...]
Lucky hand: 888 to complete William Hill takeover by end of June following shareholder approval May 16, 2022 Gambling giant 888 is expected to complete its takeover of William Hill sometime “on or around” 30 June following a successful shareholders seal of approval.
Half of Brits see cryptocurrency trading as a form of gambling May 16, 2022 More than half of Brits deem cryptocurrency trading as a form of gambling, according to a new study from Gamban, a software company that blocks access to online gambling sites and apps across devices.
Levelling south: Most of UK’s top 10 fastest-growing city economies are in the South or East of England May 16, 2022 Most of the top 10 fastest-growing city economies by the end of next year will be in the South or East of England, new research suggests. The Government’s levelling up agenda will fail to take off unless more is done to help local economies in other parts of the UK. The dominance of London and [...]
The Drover’s Wife review: Glosses over the difficult past of a nation May 16, 2022 With The Drover’s Wife, director and star Leah Purcell brings her third adaptation of the Henry Lawson short story, having written a play and a novel on the same subject. As with the other two pieces, this film version fleshes out the narrative, giving the title character a name (Molly Johnson), and shining a light [...]