It’s Quiz-mas! How will you score in Deloitte’s big economics quiz of the year? December 20, 2023 The answers and a brief explanation of the factors at work are at the end of this note. Obviously, our readers won't be cheating....
Sizewell C: Group opposed to nuclear plant loses legal appeal with government December 20, 2023 Sir Keith Lindblom, Lady Justice Andrews and Lord Justice Lewis had considered arguments at a Court of Appeal hearing in London in November.
AI cannot be named as inventor, Supreme Court rules in patent dispute December 20, 2023 Artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be legally named as an inventor to secure patent rights, the Supreme Court has ruled.
Roman Abramovich: Ex-Chelsea owner loses legal bid against EU over Putin sanctions December 20, 2023 Abramovich had filed a lawsuit at the EU’s general court against the European Union Council, which imposed the punishment on the oligarch.
Government sets ‘ambitious’ target to grow rail freight by 75 per cent December 20, 2023 An “ambitious” target of growing rail freight by at least 75 per cent by 2050 has been set by Transport Secretary Mark Harper.
London Underground workers vote to strike in dispute over pay December 20, 2023 London Underground workers have voted for more strike action in a dispute over pay, a trade union has confirmed today.
Banks to reimburse up to £415,000 per APP fraud claim, regulator confirms December 19, 2023 People who have been tricked into transferring money to fraudsters will be able to receive up to £415,000 back per claim under new requirements coming into force next year, a regulator has confirmed.
London nightclub fined after serving caustic soda with tequilas, instead of salt December 19, 2023 A nightclub has been fined after one of its bartenders mistakenly gave customers caustic soda instead of salt with their tequila shots. Four customers were taken to hospital after ingesting the cleaning chemical at the Tiger Tiger nightclub in Haymarket, central London, Westminster City Council said. The venue was fined £120,000 having pleaded guilty to [...]
UK to help protect ships in Red Sea after attacks by Yemen rebels causes BP to pause tanker journeys December 19, 2023 Britain is set to join an international coalition to protect ships sailing through the Red Sea after tankers came under attack from militants in Yemen. The announcement comes after oil giant BP paused all of its tanker journeys over safety concerns after Iranian-backed Houthi soldiers stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea in [...]
Sir Grayson Perry says EDF energy raised electricity bill from £300 to £39k December 19, 2023 Former BBC journalist Jon Sopel, who now presents The News Agents podcast, also said he was notified that his bill was increasing from £152 a month to £18,000.
