Europe becomes the world’s largest crypto market as UK adoption surges September 28, 2021 EUROPE has been crowned the world’s largest crypto market with investment in decentralised finance (DeFi) driving a surge in transaction volumes. European countries received more than $1tn (£734.4bn) worth of cryptocurrency in the space of a year, which represents 25 per cent of global activity, according to a new study by Chainalysis. The UK was [...]
Aviva Investors has big plans for its newly acquired Hoxton office September 28, 2021 Aviva Investors has snapped up a Grade II listed property in Hoxton as part of the first investment made by the company’s newly launched climate fund. The investment arm of Aviva has today announced its purchase of Curtain House, a five storey Victorian warehouse in the heart of Shoreditch, London’s hub for technology businesses and [...]
People who never wear face coverings more likely to catch Covid September 28, 2021 People who never wear a face covering in enclosed spaces are more likely to test positive for Covid-19 according to ONS data. Infection survey data from the two weeks ending on September 11 found that “people who never wore a face covering in enclosed spaces were more likely to test positive for coronavirus,” than those [...]
Former Domino’s delivery driver charged with the murder of Sabina Nessa September 28, 2021 A 36-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 28-year-old primary school teacher Sabina Nessa, who was attacked on her way to meet a friend. Koci Selamaj of Terminus Road, Eastbourne was charged yesterday and will today appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court, the police have confirmed. Ms Nessa’s body was found in Cator Park [...]
Close Brothers’ operating profit soars 88 per cent in FY21 September 28, 2021 Close Brothers, a leading UK merchant banking group, has seen profits surge in preliminary results for the 2021 financial year, registering growth across all departments. Group income climbed by 10 per cent while adjusted operating profit grew to £270.7m, 88 per cent higher than the previous year. Investors were treated to earnings of 134.8 pence [...]
Card Factory sees strong performance in H1 2021, but still turns a loss September 28, 2021 Card Factory has seen revenue surge during the first six months of the year, but the greeting cards retailer still ended up in the red. EBITDA surged by 202.6 per cent, reaching £23.6m in the first half of the year, while revenue jumped by 16.3 per cent year on year to stand at a healthy [...]
Government urged to give key workers priority fuel access amid shortages September 28, 2021 The government has been urged to give essential workers, such as NHS staff and teachers, priority access to fuel amid shortages. An estimated 50 to 90 per cent of petrol stations are without fuel as the country faces a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver shortage which is affecting supply delivery. Industry bodies are calling on [...]
US markets slide on tech companies despite 3 year high for oil September 27, 2021 In the US both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq indexes took a tumble from their previous close prices as technology companies spearheaded losses. The S&P 500 was down 0.28 per cent at the open despite a standout performance by energy stocks on the back of surging oil prices. Occidental Petroleum Corp jumped by 7.86 [...]
Diamond claws: meet the hamster dishing out crypto investment advice September 27, 2021 A crypto-trading hamster known as Mr Goxx is dishing out investment advice to thousands of online followers via Twitch streams. In adorable livestreams the pocket sized trader makes investments from a high tech office attached to his cage. The furry investment guru runs on an “intention wheel” to select an asset before running through one [...]
Gina Miller launches new True & Fair political party September 27, 2021 Anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller has announced plans to launch a new political party named True & Fair. Miller today confirmed that she has submitted an application to the Electoral Commission to register as a political party in England and Wales which she intends to lead. She said, “this Government needs to be held to account. Voters [...]
