Ryanair and Wizz Air shares dip as airlines halt all Ukraine operations February 24, 2022 Shares of Wizz Air and Ryanair have dipped 11.25 and 2.86 per cent respectively after the low-cost airlines halted all Ukraine operations as a result of Moscow’s offensive and the closure of the country’s airspace. “All Ryanair flights to/from Ukraine have been suspended for at least the next 14 day […] and all flights to/fromUkraine [...]
UK’s Hong Kong visa scheme extended to include ‘youngsters born after 1997’ February 24, 2022 The government has today widened the parameters of its visa scheme for Hong Kong residents who wish to leave the city, following calls saying it had abandoned younger citizens. The British National (Overseas) immigration route was introduced last year to help resettle Hong Kong citizens in the UK, after Beijing’s crackdown on the former British [...]
London-based Red Sift closes $54m funding round to drive US expansion February 24, 2022 London-based cybersecurity firm Red Sift has closed a $54m funding round today as it prepares to accelerate its global expansion with a new US headquarters in Texas.
Data shows success of TfL’s ‘pedestrian priority’ trial February 24, 2022 New data has proved the success of Transport for London’s (TfL) pedestrian priority trial. The signals, installed in May at 18 crossings across London, give priority to people walking as they show them a continuous green light until a vehicle is detected as approaching. The signal then changes to red for pedestrians, allowing the vehicle [...]
Ukraine: Starmer says UK must ‘cripple’ Russia with sanctions February 24, 2022 Boris Johnson must “cripple” Russia with stringent economic sanctions and freeze the country out from the global financial system, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said. Starmer said the west needs to make a “clean break with the failed approach to handling Putin” in the wake of the Russian President’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Johnson [...]
Beckham snags stake in Authentic Brands Group in ‘next chapter’ for footballer’s brand February 24, 2022 David Beckham has branched out his investments into entertainment, becoming a shareholder of Authentic Brands Group’s (ABG) celebrated athletes and sports portfolio. The famous footballer, known for his diverse portfolio of cannabis companies and electric vehicle startups, has strategic partnerships with Adidas, Tudor, Maserati, EA Sports, Sands and Diageo. The deal means Beckham will join [...]
EV high power chargers will reach 100,000 in Europe by 2030 February 24, 2022 Over 100,000 electric vehicle (EV) high power chargers will be installed across Europe by 2030, leading to a 24 fold increase on the current roll out. According to new energy research and consulting company Delta-EE, the UK will become Europe’s second-largest high power charging market, with 28,000 charging points installed by 2030. High power chargers [...]
Prepayment customers avoid energy use amid cost of living squeeze February 24, 2022 Prepayment customers have been reducing energy use to alarming degrees, according to the latest data from Uswitch.com.
Sotheby’s withdraws auction for 104 CryptoPunks before it has begun February 24, 2022 International auction house Sotheby's cancelled an auction for 104 CryptoPunk NFTS hours before it was due to start.
Crypto markets slide as Russia invades Ukraine February 24, 2022 Crypto AM Daily in association with Luno The geopolitical uncertainty in the Ukraine continues to rattle global financial markets, with losses for all major cryptocurrencies this morning. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, was changing hands for about $34,722 at time of writing, down almost 9 per cent over the past 24 hours. [...]
