Money won’t solve the problem of the gas boiler September 14, 2021 For all the talk about building back better, green jobs and investment, the UK is lagging behind its European counterparts in the number of low-carbon heat pumps installed in homes. Later this month, the government is due to publish its much delayed heat and building strategy. But it is expected to dilute plans to force [...]
Bitcoin and co calm the markets after yesterday’s news storm September 14, 2021 The crypto markets are looking a little more buoyant today, echoing a general uplift across the traditional markets after the S&P closed higher yesterday for the first time in six days.
Exclusive: UK customs duties shoot up by 42 per cent to record £2.2bn since Brexit September 14, 2021 UK businesses and consumers have paid 42 per cent more in customs duties on goods since Brexit came into force on 1 January of this year, according to new data shared with City A.M. this afternoon. The jump to £2.2billion in customs duties – paid in the year from 1 January to July 31 of [...]
Exclusive: MyTutor raises fresh funds to expand platform internationally – CityAM : CityAM September 13, 2021 London-based tutoring platform MyTutor told City A.M. this afternoon it has raised £15m in a round led by SEEK Investments and backed by existing investors, including Mobeus Equity Partners.The funding will enable MyTutor to expand internationally. The platform was the largest provider of in-school tuition in last year’s government-backed National Tuition Programme. “We are excited [...]
News of Walmart accepting Litecoin as payment was an elaborate hoax September 13, 2021 News that US retail giant Walmart had suddenly announced it would be accepting Litecoin from next month has been uncovered as a hoax.
Michael Saylor buys up another 5,050 Bitcoin for MicroStrategy September 13, 2021 MicroStrategy – the world’s first PLC to hold Bitcoin – has bought more of the flagship cryptocurrency, taking its total holdings to a staggering 114,042 BTC worth almost $5.1bn.
Transform lives aboard a hospital ship September 13, 2021 | Sponsored Mercy Ships operates the largest charity-run hospital ships in the world, delivering vital medical care to the world’s poorest people. Globally, two out of three people have no access to safe, affordable surgery when they need it. Hospital ships can make a world of difference to these people, offering often life-saving medical attention as they [...]
Bitcoin steadies in the water as global markets continue to look fearful September 13, 2021 Bitcoin continues to hold steady around the $45k level this morning, where it traded for most of the weekend.
Emma Raducanu: US Open win makes British teen a smash with sponsors : CityAM September 13, 2021 Emma Raducanu’s fairytale triumph at the US Open has not only made her the new darling of British tennis but also among the hottest properties in sport for sponsors. The 18-year-old from Bromley became the first Englishwoman to win a Grand Slam since Virginia Wade in 1977 when she beat fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez on [...]
Ukraine set to become next country to make Bitcoin legal tender September 12, 2021 Expert says Ukraine is lining up to become the next country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.