Regional publisher Newsquest in exclusive takeover talks with rival Archant February 7, 2022 The publisher of newspapers The Herald and Northern Echo has entered exclusive takeover talks with its rival Archant as it looks to begin a consolidation of the UK’s regional news market.
North Korea funds missile programme with stolen crypto, says UN February 7, 2022 North Korean cyber attacks have pilfered millions of dollars worth of crypto assets which are being used to fund the country's missile programme.
‘He’s not a complete clown’: Johnson’s new press chief speaks out February 7, 2022 Boris Johnson’s new director of communications has said his new boss is “not a complete clown” and is “not the devil” on the first day of his new job. Guto Harri, who was Johnson’s communications chief while he was mayor of London, told Welsh language website Golwg that the Prime Minister sang “I will survive” [...]
Peloton regains momentum as premarket trading sends shares up 22 per cent amid takeover rumours February 7, 2022 Peloton shares soared 22 per cent in premarket trading today after weekend reports of takeover interest from Amazon and Nike. Amazon is exploring an offer for Peloton, a source told Reuters on Friday. The Financial Times and the BBC also reported sportswear company Nike was weighing a bid for Peloton, which touched new records last [...]
UK government should upskill managers to level up the country, CMI says February 7, 2022 The UK government should invest in efforts to upskill Britain’s managers in its bid to tackle regional inequality, according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The trade body for managers said the government should fund schemes to improve Britain’s leadership skills, in order to increase productivity and level up the country. CMI chief executive Ann [...]
London receives cap reduction in government crackdown on private parking fines February 7, 2022 London will receive a smaller overall reduction as part of a government crackdown on private parking fines which will protect motorists from “aggressive debt collection and unreasonable fees.” Under a new parking code of practice introduced by the government today, the cap for private parking fines will be cut in half, going from £100 to [...]
TfL property arm given green light for 350 homes near Cockfosters tube station February 7, 2022 Plans for 350 new rental homes near Cockfosters tube station have been given another seal of approval by council officials. Connected Living London (CLL), the partnership between property developer Grainger and Transport for London), is to move forward with plans for a new development near Cockfosters tube station. Four tower blocks will be built on [...]
Green TV: NEP to power broadcast fleet with biofuels February 7, 2022 TV production giant NEP has announced it will power its UK broadcasting fleet of trucks with recycled biofuels, as part of the company’s green push. To reach carbon neutrality by 2030, NEP UK will use GD+, a hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) made from organic waste that will require no retrofitting of diesel engines. NEP has [...]
Monopoly maker Hasbro beats revenue bets thanks to TV production bounce back February 7, 2022 Monopoly maker Hasbro defied analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue this morning, bolstered by a rebound in the toymaker's television production business and demand for its collectible card game "Magic: The Gathering".
Losses deepen for London-listed Bitcoin miner Argo Blockchain February 7, 2022 Losses have deepened for London-listed bitcoin mining company Argo Blockchain following legal woes and a dip in the price of Bitcoin.
