Russia targets Ukraine’s energy grid with massive strikes October 23, 2022 Russia has launched a fresh wave of attacks on Ukraine, targeting the country's energy grid with a "new massive strike."
Tory leadership: No deal struck between Johnson and Sunak in meeting October 23, 2022 Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have not agreed to a backroom deal to form a new government together, with the pair set to go head-to-head in the Tory leadership contest. It comes as Sunak officially launched his campaign this morning, tweeting that “there will be integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level of the government [...]
Royal British Legion cancels London poppy appeal event due to November rail strikes October 22, 2022 The Royal British Legion has scrapped its £1m poppy appeal fundraising event after announced rail strikes in November. Initially scheduled for 3 November, London Poppy Day sees around 2,000 veterans and personnel raise money in the capital. However, RMT strikes have caused the charity to announce it is now looking at how to “lessen” the [...]
We must move on: Blow for Boris Johnson as leading Brexiteer Lord Frost backs Rishi Sunak October 22, 2022 Leading Brexiteer David Frost has put his support behind Rishi Sunak for the Tory leadership, claiming that the country must “move on.” Frost said the party must back a “capable leader”, pointing to Rishi Sunak, who was expected to announce his bid on Saturday afternoon. Lord Frost was a big player in negotiating the UK’s [...]
Japan is no longer the gaming capital of the world, and this is why… October 22, 2022 Shinnosuke Murata, founder of blockchain games developer Murasaki, laments the fiscal policies killing off Japan's gaming industry,
Sunak set to make Tory leadership bid as Boris claims to have 100 MPs’ support October 22, 2022 Downing St leadership hopefuls are shoring up the support of MPs this weekend, ahead of a key Monday deadline, with Rishi Sunak passing to the next stage of the contest and Boris Johnson’s allies claiming he has also received enough support. Potential candidates have until next week to secure the backing of 100 MPs, before [...]
Rumour mill: Musk takeover spells mass job cuts for Twitter staff October 21, 2022 Elon Musk has told prospective investors that he plans to axe nearly 75 per cent of Twitter’s staff, as the billionaire continues to push forward with a takeover deal. According to reports from the Washington Post, although HR teams have reassured employees that mass layoffs were not coming any time soon, documents showed that plans [...]
Tesco raises price of meal deal due to soaring cost of food October 21, 2022 Tesco has raised the price of its well-liked lunchtime meal deal for the first time in a decade as the cost of food soars. The supermarket giant said its meal deal “continues to represent excellent value” but soaring food prices has forced it to up the cost. Inflation is currently at 10.1 per cent while [...]
Tesco pledges £1m for food banks and charities ahead of most difficult winter October 21, 2022 Tesco has put up £1m in support for food banks and charities following a desperate appeal about impending winter shortages. The supermarket giant responded to a plea from the Trussell Trust, who warned they are facing their most difficult winter to date. With the cost of living crisis eating into millions of people’s finances and [...]
Despite the dip, institutions are increasingly counting on crypto October 21, 2022 Bittrex CEO Oliver Linch examines how institutional investors are moving from traditional finance and making a beeline for crypto.
