North Sea Oil won’t save us from the energy crisis if we don’t invest in renewables March 9, 2022 The UK has a fundamental problem with its energy supply: gas. For as long as we’re tied to the global gas market, the successful greening of our economy by 2050 – and the economic benefits and lower prices it brings – is not much more than a pipe dream. Our reliance on foreign gas –and [...]
Record-breaking year for TV advertising with investment hitting £5.46bn March 9, 2022 Investment in TV advertising hit a record high last year, up £1bn to £5.46bn and exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 11 per cent. According to data from Nielsen Ad Intel, all major advertising categories increased their TV investment in 2021, with the largest increase coming from ‘online-born businesses’ – businesses that began online, with no prior [...]
Letters: Time to bank on it with Solvency II March 9, 2022 [Re: Insurers and analysts temper enthusiasm on Solvency II reforms, March 2] They say good things come to those who wait. The governments proposed post-Brexit reforms to the EU’s Solvency II requirements finally incentivises UK insurers to put their excess cash to better use with lower capital charges. Solvency II has proved to be overkill [...]
HS2 unveils new London Euston designs March 9, 2022 HS2 has unveiled new design for its London Euston station, seven years after they were originally shown to the public. The updated concept has turned Euston from an initial 11-platform station to a 10-platform and simpler one, which will be built in one phase instead of two. According to HS2’s Euston are client director Laurence [...]
Big Tech face UK legal duty to prevent fraudulent scams online March 8, 2022 The government are set to introduce new legal duty on big tech to prevent paid-for fraudulent ads appearing on their services. The change will improve protections against fake ads, including where criminals impersonate celebrities or companies to steal people’s personal data, peddle dodgy financial investments or break into bank accounts. As part of the government’s [...]
Trevor Steven: PSG’s variety of goal threat gives them edge over Real Madrid March 8, 2022 Paris Saint-Germain take a slim lead to Real Madrid on Wednesday in an epic Champions League last-16 tie and a clash between potential winners of this year’s competition. PSG have spent the last decade bedding in at the top of European club football, reaching the final in 2020 and the semis last year, and are [...]
Offshore energy body to help ensure security of supply as UK divests from Russian oil March 8, 2022 Trade association Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) is committed to working with the government to ensure secure energy supplies.
McDonald’s and Unilever cut ties with Russia after boycott calls March 8, 2022 Fast food titan McDonald’s has announced the temporary closure of its Russian venues while Unilever also said it would suspend operations. The announcements come after social media users had called for boycotts of companies refusing to cut ties with the country in recent weeks. McDonald’s said it would be pausing operations in Russia amid the [...]
Apple: iPhone 13 now in green as Tim Cook reveals new ‘budget’ iPhone SE March 8, 2022 Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed a new iPhone product, an update to the iPad Air and new green colours for the latest iPhone. Speaking at Apple’s keynote address, Cook revealed the iPhone 13 would soon be available in green. The new two finishes – “green” for the iPhone 13 and “alpine green” for the [...]
High Court says investors should have gotten their ‘own advice’ instead of relying on top QC’s opinion memo March 8, 2022 A High Court judge has said a leading barrister cannot be held responsible for any losses suffered by those invested in film financing schemes, with a view to gaining tax benefits, after reading the QC’s advice in memos used to advertise the investment schemes. Mr Justice Zacaroli said Andrew Thronhill QC cannot be held responsible [...]
