Think-tank calls for ESG regulation to clampdown on ‘greenwashing’ February 21, 2022 A regulatory research body has called on Britain to clampdown on corporate ‘greenwashing’ by regulating sustainability ratings, as investors increasingly seek out sustainable investment opportunities.
Sam Torrance: Fearless Joaquin Niemann is part of a classy new guard February 21, 2022 Joaquin Niemann has long been tipped for the big time, the former world No1 amateur mentioned alongside Collin Morikawa and Viktor Hovland as stars of the next generation. Were it not for the extraordinary success enjoyed by two-time major winner Morikawa and world No4 Hovland, Niemann’s own very promising first few seasons as a professional [...]
Gunnercooke becomes first UK law firm to take payments in cryptocurrency February 21, 2022 London law firm Gunnercooke has become the first major UK headquartered law firm to accept payments in the form of cryptocurrency. In a statement, the City of London litigator said it had partnered with British cryptocurrency exchange Coinpass, to accept payments in the form of both Bitcoin and Ether. Gunnercooke’s decision to begin accepting payments [...]
Bitcoin dips as crypto markets spooked by threat of war February 21, 2022 The crypto markets took a tumble over the weekend, with investors continuing to look jittery about the situation on the Ukraine border.
ASOS to debut on main market of London Stock Exchange February 21, 2022 Online fashion retailer ASOS will make its debut on the main market of the London Stock Exchange on Tuesday morning. In a confirmatory note yesterday, the retailer said its ordinary shares would be admitted to trading on the main market of the LSE. Monday was the retailer’s last day of trading on AIM, with shares [...]
Fuel surpasses last week’s record prices, reaching unprecedented 149p per litre February 21, 2022 Fuel prices have surpassed those of last week – which saw forecourts charge motorists 148p per litre – and reached record highs. According to RAC data, yesterday petrol prices reached 149.12p per litre while diesel was at 152.58p, meaning that it costs respectively £82 and £84 to fill a vehicle. “While the price of oil [...]
Russian finance ministry splits from Central Bank over crypto February 21, 2022 Russia is preparing to regulate the use of digital assets with a new crypto bill, despite Central Bank calls for an outright ban.
Bad weather problems: BA blames luggage delays on winds February 21, 2022 British Airways (BA) has blamed the UK’s current meteorological situation for luggage delays. “We apologise to customers who are facing disruption as a result of storms in the UK and across Europe. Please rest assured we’ll do everything we can to help,” the carrier was forced to tweet after receiving hundreds of messages from angry [...]
Iain Duncan Smith: Government has done ‘sweet FA’ to cut EU red tape February 21, 2022 Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith has said that the government has done “sweet FA” to make the most of the post-Brexit landscape. In an interview with the Telegraph, Sir Iain said that the UK has huge opportunities in finance and medical research, which the government is not seizing. He said that we must [...]
Ofgem appoints Yü Energy Retail to take on customers from two fallen firms February 21, 2022 Yü Energy has taken on customers from fallen suppliers Whoop Energy and Xcel Power - boosting its books with 550 customers.
