The UK is starting to take crypto regulation seriously March 6, 2023 IDnow's Jason Tucker-Feltham eyes up a government consultation paper and urges everyone who cares about crypto to give feedback.
Cyber attacks on Ukraine will be used as a template by hackers on a global level, experts warn March 6, 2023 “Cutting edge” cyber attacks used against Ukraine are set to be used more widely by the hackers of tomorrow, experts have warned. Rogue threat actors will employ “sophisticated” techniques forged in the heat of Russia’s cyber assault, while data and tech attacks become more “pervasive”, CityAM has been told. Sophos security expert Christopher Budd warned [...]
FTSE 100 live: London index gets the Monday blues on China GDP March 6, 2023 The FTSE 100 was dragged to a lower close after China set a five per cent GDP growth estimate for the year compared to its 5.5 per cent target, London’s blue chip index was down 17.32 points at 7,929.79. This lower-than-expected target hit metals prices with declines in the price of copper and iron ore, which [...]
Can Rishi Sunak’s science superpower dreams become reality? March 6, 2023 Rishi Sunak rolled out plans to “cement the UK as a tech and science superpower by 2030” today with promises to tempt in the best global tech talent and deliver a state-backed £370m investment boost. The new “framework” marks the first major outing for the newly minted department for Science, Innovation and Technology, which ministers [...]
Explainer: Hybrid cars are close to overtaking electric ones in sales March 6, 2023 Hybrid cars are selling, and they’re selling fast – to be precise, at their fastest rate in the UK. Data from last month shows new hybrid vehicles were selling almost as fast as electric ones – the first encompassing 13.9 per cent of all car purchases, the latter at 14.3 per cent. The journey to [...]
Stick or twist: Silver investors await speech from Fed chief before making moves March 6, 2023 Silver investors are seemingly waiting for Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell testimony to Congress later this week.
Aston Martin shares race to new highs on FTSE 250 following Grand Prix win March 6, 2023 Shares in Aston Martin have raced to new highs on the FTSE 250 this morning, building on from the luxury car maker’s 26 per cent revenue increase last week and third place win in the opening of the F1 Grand Prix on Sunday. Aston Martin took the lead on the FTSE 250 on Monday morning [...]
Sadiq Khan urges government to commit to making all public bodies a ‘safe haven for women’ March 6, 2023 Sadiq Khan is urging the government to back his call for a review of “women-friendly” workplace policies ahead of International Women’s Day. The mayor of London is calling for public bodies to commit to supporting female workers with domestic abuse, gynaecological pain, leadership development, and the menopause. He has written to work and pensions secretary [...]
A decentralised world brings economic efficiency, economic proficiency, stability, and peace of mind – Part 1 March 6, 2023 In a two-part series, Dr Chris Kacher examines and explains how a decentralised world could work - part one is about the metaverse.
Starbucks puts UK sale rumours on ice with £30m 100-store expansion and refurb plans March 6, 2023 Starbucks has crushed rumours it was considering the sale of its UK business with plans for a 100 more stores across the UK. The US coffee chain said it was also planning to inject £30m into refurbishing its 1,066-strong current store offering and opening a range of new cafes. Last summer, the frappuccino maker was [...]
