Coinweb launches Ethereum integration to unify world’s biggest blockchains March 24, 2022 Layer-2 blockchain interoperability protocol Coinweb today added the Ethereum underlying chain to its expandable blockchain infrastructure.
London’s top indexes struggle for direction on tame day in City March 24, 2022 London’s top indexes struggled to squeeze out any gains today on a tame day of trading in the City. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index edged 0.09 per cent higher to 7,467.38 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, fell 0.52 per cent [...]
Michael Grade named Ofcom chair March 24, 2022 Michael Grade has been named the government’s preferred candidate for the Ofcom chair, the Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries announced today. Lord Grade has had a long career in broadcasting, encompassing London Weekend Television, the BBC, ITV, as well as over nine years as Chief Executive of Channel Four Television. In May 2004 he was appointed [...]
Energy suppliers raise concerns over Putin’s push for rouble payments March 24, 2022 Suppliers questions the viability of Russian President Vladimir Putin's call for gas payments to be made in roubles.
The City View: More Spring Statement analysis, and The Macallan’s Master Whisky Maker distills her craft March 24, 2022 Today Andy Silvester chats to Economics and Markets reporter Jack Barnett — they look back on yesterday’s Spring Statement; go through dire IFS figures; and discuss lack of growth in the UK economy. Andy also takes us through the business news: P&O are in even more hot water; and the CEO of convenience store operator [...]
Limited edition Aston Martin V12 Vantage is a ‘spectacular finale’ March 24, 2022 Limited to just 333 examples, the dramatic new V12 Vantage celebrates the end of Aston Martin's 12-cylinder supercar.
Citroen C5 X review: Vive la différence March 24, 2022 Tim Pitt drives the radical new Citroen C5 X, an upmarket plug-in hybrid with a uniquely French approach to luxury.
McColl’s boss steps down after six years at the helm amid rescue talks March 24, 2022 The chief of beleaguered convenience store chain McColl’s has quit as the business faces an existential crisis. The chain has been in talks with lenders over emergency cash, as it hopes to find a buyer to secure its future. After three decades with the chain and six years in leadership, Jonathan Miller has quit the [...]
Sun not setting yet: Tabloid sees progress in digital shift March 24, 2022 The Sun shrunk losses last year to just £2m before legal charges, with the tabloid stalwart seeming to find momentum in its ongoing shift towards digital. Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers (NGN), which publishes The Sun, lost £51m in total last year but £49m of that relates to legal provisions for cases related to the [...]
US reaches deal with EU to boost LNG supplies March 24, 2022 The US is expected to supply the EU with 15bn cubic metres of liquefied natural gas by the end of the year to reduce dependence on Russia.
