IoTeX teams up with Google Cloud to accelerate global expansion March 9, 2022 IoTeX and Google Cloud have announced they are collaborating in the blockchain platform’s pursuit of global expansion.
Smoking them out: Cigarette giant Imperial Brands halts Russian operations March 9, 2022 Maker of JPS and Winston cigarettes Imperial Brands has suspended all operations in Russia, including production at its factory in Volgograd, as well as sales and marketing activity. It comes as countless Western brands boycott Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, with the likes of Apple and Netflix recently pulling the plug. “This decision comes amid [...]
LME considers clampdown on short-selling with nickel trading still suspended March 9, 2022 The London Metal Exchangeis weighing up short-selling reforms following a nickel surge which plunged the market into chaos.
London law firm BCL Solicitors sent legal threats to Foreign Office on behalf of Russian oligarch March 9, 2022 London law firm BCL Solicitors has been named as one of the law firms that sent letters to the Foreign Office, on behalf of Russian oligarchs seeking to challenge the government’s sanctions regime. In a written response to Labour MP Margaret Hodge, Conservative minister James Cleverly said BCL Solicitors had sent letters to the Foreign [...]
13m illegal cigarettes seized from UK streets as black market booms March 9, 2022 Investigators have seized over £7m worth of cigarettes over the past year, as the government cracks down on illegal tobacco trade on the streets. Across England and Wales, 13 million cigarettes and 4,300 kilos of hand-rolling tobacco have been seized by authorities. The operation, conducted by HM Revenue and Customs staff, Border Force officials, police [...]
London consumer tech firm bags $70m to pump into product design March 9, 2022 London-based earphone maker Nothing has bagged a $70m funding round today to pump into product development as it opens up a new design hub in the capital.
Eversheds Sutherland pledges to fully exit Russia as law firms face pressure to cut ties March 9, 2022 Anglo-American law firm Eversheds Sutherland has said it will completely cut its ties to Russia, as law firms face mounting pressure to sever all links they have to the country in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In a statement, Eversheds said the firm had decided that it will “no longer have a presence in [...]
Evraz denies Kremlin ties and downplays effect of sanctions March 9, 2022 Evraz has revealed it is "deeply concerned and saddened" by conflict in Ukraine, and hopes a peaceful resolution will be found.
Huawei UK directors quit over firm’s silence on Russian invasion March 9, 2022 Two British board members of Huawei’s UK subsidiary are set to resign over the Chinese telecoms giant’s refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As first reported by Mark Kleinman for Sky News, Sir Andrew Cahn and Sir Ken Olisa notified the company today that they intend to step down from their positions as non-executive [...]
Energy giants pump £75m into offshore wind schemes following UK ban on Russian oil imports March 9, 2022 Two energy giants will pump £75m into offshore wind projects, which could light 8.5m homes, as Britain looks to wean itself on dependence for Russian oil. ScottishPower and Shell have set aside the cash stimulus for initiatives to improve clean energy, after the duo were awarded rights to develop floating wind projects off the country’s [...]
