India poised to ban private crypto ownership with stringent bill November 24, 2021 India’s government said late last night that it would reintroduce a bill which could ban most crypto ownership and establish a CBDC.
Shortage fears: Wine and spirit bosses warn of Christmas delays thanks to lack of drivers November 24, 2021 Brits face disappointment as deliveries of their favourite alcoholic drinks are being delayed due to the shortage of HGV drivers, a coalition of 49 wine and spirits companies has said. Bosses from household names such as Campari and Bibendum Wines have today written to secretary of state for transport, Grant Shapps, calling for further action [...]
Volkswagen committee still uncertain over chief executive’s future following row with unions November 24, 2021 The member of Volkswagen’s (VW) executive committee have yet to make a decision regarding the future of chief executive Herbert Diess, following clashes with union representative over his management style. “This topic is so hot, it is on a knife-edge,” a source told Reuters. “I can’t say anything further.” Diess has been at the centre [...]
Junior Lawyers & the pay war: How much is enough? November 24, 2021 After years of studying for complex qualifications, junior lawyers might think they are entitled to expect some reward. And those ever-growing rewards have been the subject of much after-work pub chat in the City over the past year. In the race to secure the best young talent, City law firms have obliged in style. A [...]
One in four Brits admit to at least one rule-breaking activity during isolation November 24, 2021 One in four people carry out at least one Covid-19 rule-breaking activity while self-isolating, according to new data today. Around 25 per cent of surveyed Brits admitted to leaving their homes or having visitors for reasons that go against the pandemic measures. However, the majority of people who tested positive for Covid-19 in the first [...]
US Senator weighs in on $73bn Tether reserves controversy November 24, 2021 A US Senator has written a letter to Tether calling for greater transparency about how stablecoin USDT operates amid concerns it is unbacked.
Robert Courts to meet with Balpa following “completely out of touch” comments November 24, 2021 Aviation minister Robert Courts has agreed to meet with the British Airline Pilots’ Association (Balpa), after the union’s general secretary Martin Chalk criticised him for being “completely out of touch” regarding the state of British aviation “It was obvious from all the contributions on Monday’s Airlines 2021 conference that the industry is desperate for the [...]
Hundreds of US Google employees sign petition against compulsory vaccines November 24, 2021 Several hundred Google employees have signed a petition opposing the tech giant’s widened vaccine policy that includes compulsory Covid vaccinations for some staff returning to the office and working from home. Google staff based in the US circulated a document asking management to retract a vaccine mandate and create a new one that is “inclusive [...]
Together Energy rushes to secure more funding as energy crisis deepens November 24, 2021 A council-backed supplier is working with Avro Energy’s administrators to secure new funds amid a deepening industry crisis.
Record level of UK factories intend to hike prices November 24, 2021 UK factories are bracing to hike prices to offset a margin assault caused by supply chain breakdowns, according to new figures released today. Over three thirds of British manufacturers are intending to raise prices, the highest proportion since the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), who produce the figures, started tracking the data in 1977. Global [...]
