The end for Just Stop Oil? Green pioneer Dale Vince to stop funding eco group October 6, 2023 Green energy industrialist Dale Vince has said he will stop funding eco-activists Just Stop Oil, saying he believes further protests would be “counterproductive” and “pointless” given the Government’s stance on drilling in the North Sea. The Ecotricity founder, who has donated to both the Labour Party and Just Stop Oil, said he will instead focus [...]
‘Worrying failure: Snap handed enforcement notice by UK information watchdog over AI chatbot October 6, 2023 The UK’s information watchdog has said Snapchat may be required to “stop processing data” related to its AI chatbot after issuing a preliminary enforcement notice against the technology business. UK Information Commissioner John Edwards said the provisional findings of a probe into the company suggested a “worrying failure” by Snap, the app’s parent business, over [...]
Bezos chases Musk: Amazon to launch first satellites into space in global internet mission October 6, 2023 Amazon is set to launch its first satellites into space as part of a mission to bring fast internet connection to all corners of the globe. The multinational technology giant will launch two test satellites from a space station in Florida on Friday afternoon. It is part of mission, called Project Kuiper, to bring fast [...]
Aldi and Morrisons to create thousands of jobs in run-up to Christmas October 6, 2023 Two supermarket giants Aldi and Morrisons have announced plans to recruit thousands of workers ahead of the busy festive season. Aldi is creating 3,000 permanent and temporary jobs, while Morrisons is looking for 3,500 extra staff to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites and logistics operations as both firms deal with expected increased demand [...]
US jobs growth surged in September as Fed now likely to raise interest rates again October 6, 2023 US job growth surged in September, suggesting that the labor market remains strong enough for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year.
Ex-pilot is new Civil Aviation Authority chief with ATC scandal top of in-tray October 6, 2023 The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) watchdog has announced the appointment of Rob Bishton as its new chief executive.
De La Rue: British banknote maker lifts profit expectations as currency demand recovers October 6, 2023 British banknote maker De La Rue has bumped up its profit expectations for the first half of the year after it reported seeing signs of recovery in its currency business. The Basingstoke-based firm said it now expects adjusted operating profit to be “marginally ahead of previous guidance” given in June. Shares in the company, which [...]
Aviva share price soars as takeover speculation swirls October 6, 2023 Aviva shares soared by around 10 per cent this morning, spurred by fresh but unconfirmed reports it could be the target of a takeover bid from a foreign buyer.
FTSE 100 close: London ends week higher after US jobs growth smashes forecasts October 6, 2023 London markets opened higher this morning despite a fall in house prices for the sixth consecutive month in a row.
Five charged after Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt West End show October 6, 2023 Five people have been charged with aggravated trespass after Just Stop Oil protesters disrupted a performance of Les Miserables in London’s West End. The performance at the Sondheim Theatre was brought to a halt at around 9pm on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said. The five people charged are Hannah Taylor, 23, Lydia Gribbin, 28, Hanan [...]