Synairgen shares collapse 94 per cent as results disappoint February 21, 2022 Biotech firm Synairgen saw shares collapse by 94 per cent today after its asthma drug proved a poor treatment for Covid-19 in trials.
Barclays prepares to name Anna Cross as first female chief financial officer February 21, 2022 Barclays is reportedly lining up Anna Cross as its next chief financial officer, in a positive step for gender diversity in top banking roles
Trump’s new social media platform tops Apple app store downloads February 21, 2022 Donald Trump's newly launched app Truth Social is proving to be a hit with users and could mark the former president's return to social media.
UK defence secretary sounds alarm as Russian troops amass on Ukraine border February 21, 2022 Britain's defence secretary has warned that Russia is building up troops along Ukraine's border amid fears an invasion is immanent.
Bitcoin dips as crypto markets spooked by threat of war February 21, 2022 The crypto markets took a tumble over the weekend, with investors continuing to look jittery about the situation on the Ukraine border.
Russian finance ministry splits from Central Bank over crypto February 21, 2022 Russia is preparing to regulate the use of digital assets with a new crypto bill, despite Central Bank calls for an outright ban.
Crypto exchange FTX plots launch of gaming unit February 21, 2022 Crypto exchange FTX is launching a new division to bring digital currencies, blockchain technology and NFTs to the world of gaming.
AIM dominates European growth markets contributing half of 2021 funding February 21, 2022 The UK's Alternative Investments Marketplace (AIM) dominated junior European markets in 2021, accounting for half of all fundraising.
Government halves insolvency payouts to workers in 2021 February 21, 2022 The government halved pay outs to workers whose employers went bust last year, as Covid-19 support measures helped stave off insolvencies.
Appetite for deliveries jumps five-fold compared to pre-Covid level February 21, 2022 Britain’s appetite for takeaways and deliveries shows no sign of stopping after the easing of pandemic restrictions new data has shown.
