Crypto markets stable as investor sentiment recovers from recent lows May 25, 2022 The markets appear to have taken a breather so far this week, with Bitcoin stabilising somewhat in the $28,000-30,500 range.
Hertz to offer 900hp Shelby Mustang ‘Rent-a-Racer’ May 25, 2022 A three-year deal will see Hertz offer the 900hp Shelby Mustang GT500-H for hire at selected airports across the United States.
A-Ha the Movie: A fascinating insight into the Norwegian pop giants May 25, 2022 Most people know a-ha from their toe-tapping pop tune Take On Me, but over the course of forty years the Norwegian trio have retained much of their fame and adulation. However, as this anniversary film proves, that same affection isn’t reserved for each other. Filmed over four years, Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy [...]
Average mortgage repayments approaching 33 per cent of monthly income akin to 2008 financial crash levels May 25, 2022 Homeowners are spending more to live in their house than at any point in the last 15 years, with mortgage repayments equalling almost 33 per cent of monthly income. The cost of living crisis and increase in interest rates has put renewed pressure on property-owners, with house prices soaring and the cost of repayments nearing [...]
M&S warns cost of living crunch will slow sales growth May 25, 2022 Despite posting hefty profits this morning, the luxury retailer M&S warned against upcoming inflationary headwinds.
What is happening to the THG share price amidst takeover talks? May 25, 2022 THG (LON: THG) shares are up to 139p as founder and CEO Matt Moulding mulls over takeover propositions that would take the company off the public market. But despite the share price recovery, THG’s £1.7 billion market cap is far below its £5.4 billion valuation when it launched its Initial Public Offering in September 2020. Bidding war On [...]
The Uyghurs can’t afford the cost of inaction May 25, 2022 China’s horrific treatment of the Muslim Uyghur minority is far from a secret. Despite Beijing’s denial, proof has emerged of internment camps in the Xinjiang region where Uyghurs are subjected to forced labour and attempts at brainwashing. Yesterday new key information emerged about Beijing’s reckless policy of authoritarianism. A stockpile of files were leaked to [...]
Passengers face ‘apocalyptic’ queues at Heathrow with some waiting for two hours May 25, 2022 Heathrow has found itself once again in hot water after travellers complained about “apocalyptic queues” at its terminals. “The queues at T2 are an absolute shambles, why can every other European airport do a better job?” complained one Twitter user while another said it took them two hours to get through Border Force controls. A [...]
Boeing prepares to bring Starliner home, as spaceship helps restore its reputation May 25, 2022 Aerospace giant Boeing is prepping to bring its Starliner capsule back to Earth today, following its successful docking at the International Space Station (ISS) five days ago. It will be the final step in the test flight, which will prove whether Boeing’s unmanned space vehicle will be a viable option for astronauts being ferried to [...]
Amazon shareholders gear up to vote on workers’ rights as Andy Jassy’s fresh leadership is tested May 25, 2022 Amazon shareholders are set to vote on a worker’s rights proposal for the first time ever, as the tech giant comes under increasing pressure to respond to public controversies.