China securities watchdog seeks closer cooperation with US after Didi crackdown August 2, 2021 The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has said it will enhance communication with its US counterpart on overseas listing after US regulators tightened disclosure for Chinese companies. The Chinese securities regulator said it had noticed the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new disclosure requirements for Chinese companies’ listings. It added the two sides should [...]
Ryanair boss O’Leary could be set for an £85m bonus as the airline looks to recover from pandemic turbulence August 2, 2021 Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary could be set for a lucrative £85m payout despite the turbulence that the travel industry has experienced in the last 18 months. The Irish businessman stands to land the money should Ryanair’s stock hit €21 or above for a 28-day period between 2021 and 2024. It could also be triggered if [...]
Tory row erupts over government plans to start amber watchlist for travel August 2, 2021 A government plan to bring in a watchlist for countries at threat of being put on the red travel list has been heavily criticised a growing group of Tory MPs. The government is expected to make the announcement later this week in a move that some say will cripple the aviation and travel industry. The [...]
Range Rover KR restomod review: making Britain great again August 2, 2021 The Kingsley Cars KR Series restomod transforms the original Range Rover into a modern SUV – but preserves its classic character.
Nigel Farage has lost his way as voice for the silent majority August 2, 2021 There are some basic rules of public relations which are familiar to anyone with, well, the world. There are some groups which it is folly to challenge, no matter how well argued you think your case is. Nurses, children’s hospitals, veterinarians, cancer researchers: all are best given a wide berth if you’re feeling pugilistic, as [...]
SoftBank-backed Policybazaar files for IPO amid Indian digital economy boom August 2, 2021 Online insurance marketplace Policybazaar is to embark on an initial public offering that could rally $809m if it secures the loftier end of its price range. The SoftBank-backed startup follows a string of other tech-based emerging companies preparing to ride India’s booming digital economy wave. Policybazaar will sell off new shares, according to a public notice published [...]
Bolt doubles valuation to €4bn as investors pour into on-demand grocery push August 2, 2021 Estonian ride-hailing startup Bolt announced on Monday it had closed a fresh €600m (£512m) funding round, increasing its valuation to more than €4bn (£3.4bn). The latest funds raised from investors will be funnelled into its new 15-minute grocery delivery service, Bolt Market, as the startup seeks to capitalise on the fast-growing market. Bolt said it [...]
Adam Peaty announces short break from swimming to protect mental health following Tokyo 2020 Olympics success August 2, 2021 British swimming superstar Adam Peaty is to take a month-long break from the sport to protect his mental health following his success at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Peaty won two gold medals and one silver at the Games as he retained his 100m breaststroke title. His move comes after US gymnast Simone Biles and England [...]
Sky News Australia Suspended from YouTube Over Covid-19 Coverage August 2, 2021 Sky News Australia has been banned from posting new videos or livestreams on YouTube as a result of Covid-19 coverage which the platform says breached misinformation guidelines. The week-long strike was issued on Thursday after a review of Sky News Australia’s channel alleged that it hosted content which denied the existence of Covid-19 and encouraged [...]
Hong Kong singer Anthony Wong arrested over election rally performance August 2, 2021 Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has arrested Cantonpop singer Anthony Wong Yiu-ming and former lawmaker Au Nok-hin for breaching electoral law by singing at a pro-democracy campaign rally three years ago. Wong, 59, and Au, 34, are both charged with engaging in corrupt conduct by providing entertainment to induce others to vote at the Legislative Council [...]
