Shape Of You: Ed Sheeran defends hit song in copyright legal battle March 7, 2022 British pop singer Ed Sheeran has given evidence at the High Court this morning as his three-week copyright case over the hit song Shape of You continues. Sheeran is involved in a dispute with two songwriters Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue who claim that the 2017 tune rips off parts of their song Oh Why. [...]
EV interest declines following sky high prices March 7, 2022 Potential buyers’ interest in buying an electric vehicle (EV) is declining as a result of sky high prices, Auto Trader has warned. In a report published today, the sale platform said the proportion of electric cars browsed on its marketplace had dropped from 26 per cent in late September to 16 per cent last month. [...]
Oil hits 14-year highs and closes in on $130 per barrel amid fears of tightening supplies March 7, 2022 Oil prices soared to $130 per barrel earlier this morning - its highest level since 2008 - amid supply fears.
Crypto exchange FTX plots global expansion with launch of European arm March 7, 2022 Crypto exchange FTX has unveiled plans to launch a new European division as it pursues global expansion.
Crypto markets slip into the red as Ukraine crisis shows no signs of resolution March 7, 2022 The price of Bitcoin is currently down three per cent over the past 24 hours and changing hands for around $38,100.
UBS reveals $200m exposure to Russian assets March 7, 2022 Swiss banking group UBS has today revealed it has around $200m exposure to Russian assets and around $10m of outstanding loans to clients hit by western sanctions in response to Russia’ invasion of Ukraine.
Norton Rose Fulbright cuts ties with Russia over ‘brutal invasion’ of Ukraine March 7, 2022 Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has confirmed it is shutting down its operations in Russia.
Aston Martin presses EV accelerator with Britishvolt partnership March 7, 2022 Deluxe car maker Aston Martin has pressed the electric vehicle (EV) accelerator, announcing today a partnership with UK battery technology firm Britishvolt. The partnership is expected to help the car maker launch its first fully electric vehicle in 2025. A joint team from both companies will be tasked to design, develop and industrialise batteries, working [...]
Government introduces new telco laws to end ‘no bar blues’ March 7, 2022 The government have laid out new laws, which look to enhance its 5G roll out and remove signal blackholes across the country. The new laws will put tougher legal duties on operators to minimise the visual impact of network equipment, particularly in protected areas such as national parks and conservation areas. However, it will equally [...]
Explainer-in-brief: Clearing up London’s air and TfL budgets March 7, 2022 Last week, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced he would expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to include the entirety of Greater London. Drivers of old, polluting vehicles will have to pay £12.50 a day to enter the city. The first aim of this move is to turn London into a city with clean [...]
