African startups get record funding as analysts warn UK investors are missing out April 19, 2022 African startups received record funding last year as international venture capital poured into the continent’s booming tech sector - but analysts have warned UK investors are not pulling their weight.
Metaverse start-up The Sandbox pursues $400m raise at $4bn valuation April 19, 2022 The Sandbox, a metaverse building platform, is planning to raise fresh funds at a $4bn valuation sources have revealed.
Austin-Healey is back: Caton roadster to debut at Salon Prive London April 19, 2022 The Healey by Caton is limited to just 25 examples, and will be on show at Salon Prive London later this week.
Aston Martin DBX707 review: High and mighty April 19, 2022 The 193mph Aston Martin DBX707 is the world’s most powerful SUV. Tim Pitt lets it off the leash on incredible mountain roads in Sardinia.
‘Great British Rail Sale’ lambasted as website crashes April 19, 2022 The UK Government’s decision to sell one million train tickets at half price was lambasted today for excluding millions of commuters. Launched today, the “Great British Rail Sale” aims to help struggling Brits travel amid a cost-of-living squeeze but it only applied to advance fares or off-peak tickets for companies who don’t offer an advance. [...]
J&J halts Covid-19 vaccine sales forecasts as rivals dominate the market April 19, 2022 Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has halted the sales forecast for its Covid-19 vaccine due to faltering demand, and has trimmed its adjusted profit expectations. The vaccine, which was approved by the UK’s medicines regulator in the UK in May last year, has fared poorly compared to rivals. The US pharmaceutical giant had estimated its jab [...]
Putin stamps out foreign listings for Russian firms April 19, 2022 Russia is set to stamp out foreign listings for homegrown firms as Putin looks to close ranks in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.
Scottish Power boss calls for emergency fund to tame rising energy bills April 19, 2022 Energy bosses have called for the government to provide struggling households with more support this winter.
Trump’s Truth Social crashes once again as former President’s app struggles to gain momentum April 19, 2022 Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social continues to disappoint fans who hoped it would “create a rival to the liberal media consortium and fight back against the “Big Tech” companies of Silicon Valley.”
Stellantis halts Russia production amid war-induced logistical difficulties April 19, 2022 Automotive giant Stellantis has halted production in Russia as a result of logistical difficulties caused by Western sanctions on Moscow. The owner of Fiat, Chrysler and Peugeot announced today it was closing its plant near Moscow. “Given the rapid daily increase in cross sanctions and logistical difficulties, Stellantis has suspended its manufacturing operations in Kaluga to ensure [...]