Business of Space: When international cooperation works, and when it doesn’t April 15, 2022 This week: The growing militarisation of space Roscosmos’ Rogozin at it again When international cooperation works A Pentagon report In the post-Cold War renaissance of orbital and galactic affairs, the commercial space sector is booming. However, the division of private space endeavours and militaristic activities is no easy feat, according to a new report by [...]
Zelensky slams EU’s ‘blood money’ deals for Russian oil April 15, 2022 European countries which are continuing to buy Russian oil are "earning their money in other people's blood", argues Ukraine's president.
EDF ramps up support for struggling households as energy crisis deepens April 15, 2022 EDF has boosted its support for customers, following this month's painful hike in energy bills and the cost-of-living squeeze.
Goldman Sachs profits plunge as dealmaking boom falters April 14, 2022 Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs reported a plunge in profits and slashed bankers paypackets in the first quarter of the year as the post pandemic dealmaking boom finally faltered.
Automotive shouldn’t focus only on EVs, warns BMW Boss April 14, 2022 The automotive sector should be careful not to rely only on electric vehicles as it increases dependency on countries such as China, said BMW’s boss Oliver Zipse. “When you look at the technology coming out, the EV push, we must be careful because at the same time, you increase dependency on very few countries,” Zipse [...]
Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan resigns after sexual assault conviction April 14, 2022 Imran Ahmad Khan, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy, has said he will resign as the Wakefield MP. This has triggered a by-election in the West Yorkshire seat, which was formerly a traditional Labour stronghold. The resignation will be test of Sir Keir Starmer’s ability to rebuild the Red Wall and marks a [...]
UK sanctions Chelsea FC director for Abramovich connection April 14, 2022 The UK have sanctioned Chelsea Football Club director Eugene Tenenbaum following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Roman Abramovich's sanctions.
Amazon denies crypto payment method rumours April 14, 2022 Amazon chief Andy Jassy said the company will not be adding crypto as a payment method for the foreseeable future following rumours that the internet behemoth was gearing up for a rollout.
Fuel supplies drop as Brits prepare for Easter break chaos April 14, 2022 Petrol and diesel supplies have dropped around the country as millions of Brits get ready for the Easter bank holiday. According to data from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, stock levels of petrol in eastern England were around 19 per cent, while in the south-west and London stationed around 21 and 22 [...]
Three Senior Tech Roles to Apply For This Week April 14, 2022 Moving up to a senior role takes some consideration: you may be at the top of your game intechnical terms and a complete whizz at what you do, but it’s worth considering that making thetransition from a team member to a leadership position needs a bit of careful consideration. To prepare, you could ask for [...]
