Nationwide, Virgin Money and TSB rapped by Which? for leaving website and app ‘doors open’ to scammers February 7, 2023 Websites and apps used by customers of some of the UK’s largest banks are missing crucial security protections, potentially leaving “open doors” for scammers, consumer group Which? has claimed. Which? tested the customer-facing security systems of 13 current account providers from September to November 2022, with help from security experts at Red Maple Technologies. Account [...]
Google to launch own version of Microsoft’s ChatGPT: AI will ‘soon’ be integrated into search engine February 7, 2023 Google is launching its own artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot following the success of Microsoft-backed ChatGPT. The company said the product, named Bard, will be released to the public in the coming weeks and will provide written answers to questions in split seconds. AI will also “soon” be integrated into the company’s search engine to provide [...]
Is UK’s digital pound ‘Britcoin’ innovation or a darker kind of 1984-esque state control? February 7, 2023 Nigel Green warns of a dark side to the Bank of England's announcement that it is to 'explore the possibility' of a CBDC branded 'the digital pound'.
Crypto markets holding tight ahead of today’s speech from US Federal Reserve February 7, 2023 The price of Bitcoin was at $23,010 this morning as it continues to weave around the $23,000 mark. Ethereum is trading for $1,640.
BA cancels 50 flights at Heathrow and London City TODAY as fog grounds airline February 7, 2023 British Airways has cancelled a raft of flights at London airports after a the thick layer of fog engulfed the capital. The legacy carrier has axed around 30 flights at Heathrow – between arrivals and departures – after a limit was imposed by air traffic control. While London City Airport was forced to ground or [...]
SoftBank’s Vision Fund loses £4.6bn as tech rout continues February 7, 2023 Japanese investment giant Softbank swung into the red between October and December, driven down by heavy losses at its flagship Vision Fund. Softbank’s Vision Fund suffered the brunt of a global tech rout that has shaved billions from the value of the world’s largest tech firms. Vision Fund booked a loss on its investments of 730.4bn [...]
Honda Civic Type R review: Hatch of the day February 7, 2023 The 2023 Honda Civic Type R might be the best hot hatchback currently on sale. Tim Pitt drives it on the road and racetrack.
National Grid stands down coal plants as it grapples with winter cold snap February 7, 2023 National Grid stood down its order for two coal power plant units to be warmed up yesterday evening, easing supply crunch concerns.
Barton to replace Meehan as Victorian Plumbing finance chief February 7, 2023 Victorian Plumbing Group’s finance chief, Paul Meehan, has told the board he will be stepping down from his role at the end of March in order to pursue other opportunities. Meehan will be replaced by Daniel Barton, currently the group’s director of finance. Barton will be appointed to the board on 1 April. Barton joined [...]
UK house prices slow to three-year low as cost of living crisis drags down London and South East property market February 7, 2023 In London, house prices fell from £541k to £530k iin January, with annual house price inflation flat at 0.0 per cent compared to 2.9 per cent in December.
