European Central Bank preps lenders for potential Russian cyberattack February 9, 2022 The European Central Bank is reportedly preparing lenders for a possible Russian cyberattack, as analysts warn the move could be used to de-stabilise Ukraine prior to invading. The Bank is on high alert amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Reuters first reported, having had its sights locked on the rise of scams in the [...]
BRIT Awards NFTs just released – and Adele sells out in minutes February 9, 2022 The BRIT Awards released its first ever NFT collection this afternoon, with 13 editions celebrating last night's 2022 award winners.
Starmer attacks PM and ‘loan shark chancellor’ over Covid fraud February 9, 2022 Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at the government over the billions of pounds lost to Covid fraud, accusing Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak of “turning a blind eye to scammers”. The Labour leader also labelled Sunak today as the “loan shark chancellor” over his recently unveiled package of measures aimed to reduce household energy [...]
Deloitte to buy up Belfast software developer as it pursues Northern Ireland expansion February 9, 2022 Big Four accountancy giant Deloitte is planning to acquire Belfast based software developer Etain, in a vote confidence in the city of Belfast which will see the firm create Northern Ireland’s biggest AI and data practice. The deal will double the size of Deloitte’s Belfast AI and data practice, and see the Big Four firm [...]
Tesla recalls 26,000 cars over software error while it braces for harassment lawsuit February 9, 2022 Tesla can’t seem to catch a break these days, as it was forced to recall more than 26,000 cars over a software error, while bracing for a potential racism and harassment lawsuit. According to the US agency in charge of automotive safety standards, software errors could cause a valve in the heat pump to open [...]
Chief exec of Co-op Food to take months off role to ‘spend more time’ with sons during exams February 9, 2022 The boss of Co-op’s convenience food business is to temporarily step away from her role to help her sons through their exams. Jo Whitfield, the chief executive of Co-op Food, will take time off for four months from May. Day-to-day responsibilities will be taken on by group CEO Steve Murrells. Co-op Food includes the operation [...]
BT set to outsource supply chain impacting 300 jobs as part of cost-cutting scheme February 9, 2022 Telecoms giant BT announced this morning that it plans to outsource its supply chain across the UK as part of a new, long-term relationship with GXO Logistics. BT’s supply chain provides logistics support across all BT’s operations, including supporting the group’s fixed and mobile network build activities. The new partnership with GXO forms part of [...]
Amazon Prime Video pens long-term deal with Shepperton Studios cementing confidence in UK production February 9, 2022 The strength of UK production got another vote of confidence today with Prime Video announcing a landmark multimillion-pound long-term contract with Shepperton Studios for exclusive use of new facilities at the Surrey studios for future original TV series and movie productions. The new facilities will comprise nine sound stages, workshops and office accommodation, totalling approximately [...]
Covid-19 restrictions could end a month sooner than expected, says Johnson February 9, 2022 All of England’s remaining Covid-19 restrictions could be scrapped a month earlier than expected, prime minister Boris Johnson has said. “Providing the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions, including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive, a [...]
UK should ban CCTV cameras used by Chinese government, campaigners say February 9, 2022 Local authorities across the UK are using the same CCTV cameras the Chinese government uses in Uyghur internment camps, the Free Tibet campaign has said, after calling on the government to ban use of the cameras in Britain. At least 275 local councils have bought CCTV cameras from Chinese state-owned company Hikvision, despite claims the [...]
