Tiktok faces uncertainty in the US, but a UK ban seems unlikely March 27, 2024 As the United States moves to ban Tiktok, Jess Jones argues that a similar ban or forced sale of the popular short video clip platform in the UK is unlikely - for now.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for flat open as global rally takes breather March 27, 2024 Asian markets followed Wall Street's dip, oil prices fell, and Donald Trump's media firm made a strong debut. Investors are now focused on the imminent release of US PCE inflation data for further cues.
Bank fraud helpline hits 99 per cent coverage as Monzo bolsters efforts March 26, 2024 The banking industry's answer to 999 now covers nearly all UK current accounts after Monzo joined the anti-fraud service, with the digital lender facing criticism for its performance on tackling scams.
Sunak announces mini reshuffle after ministers quit government March 26, 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a reshuffle of his ministerial ranks after two Conservative MPs resigned from the government.
British Gas: Centrica chief’s pay swells to more than £8m March 26, 2024 The chief executive of Centrica, the owner of British Gas, saw his pay swell to more than £8m in 2023, it has been revealed.
Industrial sector beats out AI for top venture capital target March 26, 2024 Industrials received the most venture capital funding of any sector since the start of the year, according to the latest data. Globally, industrial companies have raised $15.2bn (£12bn), 30 per cent more than AI startups and twice as much as healthcare companies. Data from Altindex revealed that since the beginning of the year, AI companies [...]
Sadiq Khan pledges taskforce to tackle ‘deeply worrying’ TfL hate crime rise March 26, 2024 Sadiq Khan has pledged to create a transport taskforce to tackle the “deeply worrying” rise in hate crime on London’s public transport.
Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship as vehicles sent into water and countless missing March 26, 2024 Multiple vehicles are said to have fallen into the water below with rescue crews saying they are looking to find at least seven people.
SFO: Fraud agency seeks to appeal two rulings in long-running ENRC dispute March 26, 2024 The UK anti-fraud agency has applied to the court on Monday for permission to appeal two recent decisions that found it liable, as the long-running ENRC litigation battles on. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) was found by Mr Justice Waksman to be liable for a legal bill back in December. The SFO has been involved [...]
Starbucks: Britain’s second-largest coffee chain plots 100 new UK stores March 26, 2024 Starbucks UK has outlined plans to open 100 new stores as it delivered strong trading in the face of a weak consumer market.