Space-based solar farms could power millions of homes, suggests Shapps June 13, 2023 Space-based solar power could help tackle climate change, Grant Shapps said as he promised £4.3 million for research projects.
Anglian Water ad banned for leaving out history of sewage releases June 13, 2023 An ad for Anglian Water promoting its building of wetlands has been banned for failing to mention its history of releasing sewage into rivers.
Bitcoin and crypto are entirely different things – that’s why Gary Gensler and the SEC might be right about securities June 13, 2023 It may not be a popular opinion, but Susie Violet Ward is in agreement with the SEC that 'all alt coins are securities', unlike Bitcoin.
Toyota shares soar following unveiling of new EV tech June 13, 2023 Toyota saw its shares bump up on Tuesday following the unveiling of a host of new EV-related technologies from 2026, which it said will help cut costs and regain competitiveness in the global transition towards electric vehicles. Following the announcement on Tuesday morning, company shares surged five per cent. Toyota said that the new “next [...]
British Gas boss secures £4.5m payout as Centrica wins over shareholders June 13, 2023 The hefty £4.5m proposed pay-packet for Chris O'Shea, the boss of British Gas owner Centrica, has been confirmed.
Why Rishi Sunak’s crypto investment quote has the tech industry excited June 13, 2023 When storied Silicon Valley investment firm Andreessen Horowitz made the announcement that it would be setting up a dedicated crypto arm in the UK yesterday – the firm’s first base outside the US – the announcement came with high profile backing: the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. Sunak championed the launch on Twitter and said in [...]
OPEC holds oil demand view steady despite economic growth warning June 13, 2023 OPEC left its forecast for 2023 global oil demand growth steady for a fourth month on Tuesday amid global economic uncertainty.
To optimise talent and technology, it’s time to transform how we teach June 13, 2023 We must convince the government that more must be done to fully enable our young people in matters of AI, says Lord Holmes.
400 jobs saved in Dirty Martini deal June 13, 2023 Some 400 hospitality jobs have been saved thanks to Night Cap bar group’s acquisition of Dirty Martini and Tuttons Brasserie following a pre-pack administration sale for close to £5m. The deal includes five Dirty Martini bars in London and five across Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester and Cardiff. Tuttons Brasserie, a restaurant in Covent Garden, which [...]
Tech Week Day Two: Lack of diversity remains a black mark on UK tech’s track record of success June 13, 2023 In the last decade, London’s tech ecosystem has grown to encompass a diverse set of verticals: from AI, to fintech, climate tech and crypto. However, when it comes to improving the diversity of the people who make up the capital’s tech industry, progress has been slower. While many UK tech companies publicly say diversity is [...]
