Commons snapshot: Boris goes big on Ukraine to shake off birthday blues January 26, 2022 While Boris Johnson struggled to regain control of his party in the midst of allegations of birthday parties in No10, he was for a moment, at least, able to divert attention away from it while presenting the UK as a strong force in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine. “If President Putin were to [...]
Could a green DAO allow blockchain to be used for climate action? January 26, 2022 Dr Jane Thomason asks if we use blockchain tools to collaborate on a global scale to address climate action?
Smart device security law banning easy-to-guess passwords edges a step closer January 26, 2022 MPs are set to debate a new law to keep consumers’ phones, tablets, smart TVs, fitness trackers and other devices secure from cybercriminals today.
KPMG invests $160m into upping salaries as Big Four face the heat in battle for talent January 26, 2022 KPMG is set to invest $160m into boosting the salaries of its 35,000 staff, as the battle for white collar talent continues to put pressure on Big Four firms. In a Linkedin post titled “investing in our people,” Paul Knopp, Chair and CEO of KPMG in the US said the “increase in salaries embodies our [...]
M&G snaps up stake in wealth manager Moneyfarm January 26, 2022 Investment firm M&G has taken a stake in digital wealth manager Moneyfarm after leading a £44.1m funding round.
Disney defends Snow White remake after Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage branded it ‘backward’ January 26, 2022 Disney has responded to criticism from Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage about its upcoming Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs remake.
Bentley to develop first electric car as part of £2.5bn green push January 26, 2022 Bentley has announced the development of its first battery-powered electric vehicle as part of a 10-year sustainability push worth £2.5bn. The luxury car maker added that the first vehicles will be ready in three years’ time, as the company plans to become carbon neutral by 2030. “We are already marking the pinnacle in luxury car [...]
Fever raises $227m in round led by Goldman Sachs ahead of possible IPO January 26, 2022 Ticketing platform Fever reportedly raised $227m (£168m) in a Goldman Sachs led funding round signalling live events are making a comeback.
Wolseley owner Corbin & King goes into administration amid icy tensions with shareholder January 26, 2022 The firm behind high-end London restaurants including the Wolseley and the Delaunay has fallen victim to the pandemic and entered into administration. Administrators from FRP have been appointed for Corbin & King, it was reported last night. Daily operations will not be impacted and restaurants will continue trading. Hospitality venues in the capital have struggled [...]
Bloomsbury continues to cash in on reading boom January 26, 2022 Bloomsbury Publishing expects its annual profit and revenue to top market expectations, underpinned by strong sales at its consumer division that sells adult and children's titles, the publisher of Harry Potter books said this morning.
