The Notebook: Nora Bavey on how lack of diversity stymies innovation October 30, 2023 Where top thinkers get a few things off their chest. Today, Nora Bavey, co-founder of Unconventional Ventures, takes the pen Diversity reports are vital in rooting out our unconscious biases This month, a pioneering bill in California marked a significant milestone in the venture capital industry in the US, mandating that venture capital (VC) firms [...]
Award of 27 oil and gas licences ‘boost for UK energy security’ October 29, 2023 An offshore energy trade body has welcomed the announcement of 27 new oil and gas licences as a “boost for UK energy security”. Announcing the licences, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) said they have been awarded in areas prioritised because they have the potential to go into production more quickly than others. It said [...]
Kazakhstan nationalises ArcelorMittal branch after mine fire kills 28 October 28, 2023 A Kazakhstan mine fire has killed at least 28 people - with the government immediately moving to nationalise ArcelorMittal's local arm
Race for Space II: Putin demands Russia has space station in orbit by 2027 October 28, 2023 Vladimir Putin has demanded Russia has its own space station in orbit by 2027 in an echo of the Cold War's race for space
Bankman-Fried takes the witness stand: day 12 of trial October 27, 2023 Sam Bankman-Fried took the witness stand to testify in his own defence today at his fraud trial in New York.
Alison Rose made ‘honest mistake’: Natwest-backed review into Farage scandal October 27, 2023 An internal review into the conduct of former Natwest boss Dame Alison Rose has concluded the CEO made an "honest mistake" when she leaked confidential information about Nigel Farage's finances to the BBC.
Crispin Blunt arrest not sign of wider cultural issue in Tory party, says education sec Keegan October 27, 2023 Gillian Keegan has insisted there is no wider cultural problem within the Conservatives, after senior MP Crispin Blunt was suspended by the party after being arrested on suspicion of rape and the possession of controlled substances. Mr Blunt, a former minister, identified himself as the man that Surrey Police detained in Horley on Wednesday morning, [...]
US hits Iran-linked sites in Syria October 27, 2023 The United States says it has struck two facilities in eastern Syria, claiming they were used by Iranian forces and affiliated groups.
Li Keqiang: China’s ex-premier and top economic official for a decade dies aged 68 October 27, 2023 Li was China’s number two leader from 2013-23 and an advocate for private business but was left with little authority by Xi.
Natwest shares sink: Vital profitability indicator slips but interim boss hails ‘strong bank’ October 27, 2023 Natwest saw net interest margin fall below 3 per cent but profitability remains good across the year
