Exclusive: Estonia’s PM firmly rejects Bitcoin, despite fierce lobby from Coinbase and crypto industry September 14, 2021 Estonia is widely considered to be one of the most likely contenders to regulate crypto in the EU first. After all, welcoming Bitcoin and other virtual currencies into its payment infrastructure would fit in nicely with Estonia’s ambitious digital agenda and its much-talked about e-residency program. However, the country’s prime minister – Kaja Kallas – [...]
House prices along the Thames: How much do you pay for a riverside view in London? September 14, 2021 There’s something incredibly tranquil about a property with a riverside view, especially in the UK’s biggest cities. In London, homes with views across the River Thames are in high demand and many command a price premium. However, depending on location, it’s possible to pay as much as £3m or as little as £280,000 for a [...]
Exclusive: MyTutor raises fresh funds to expand platform internationally September 14, 2021 London-based tutoring platform MyTutor told City A.M. this afternoon it has raised £15m in a round led by SEEK Investments and backed by existing investors, including Mobeus Equity Partners. The funding will enable MyTutor to expand internationally. The platform was the largest provider of in-school tuition in last year’s government-backed National Tuition Programme. “We are [...]
Exclusive: UK customs duties shoot up by 42 per cent to record £2.2bn since Brexit September 14, 2021 UK businesses and consumers have paid 42 per cent more in customs duties on goods since Brexit came into force on 1 January of this year, according to new data shared with City A.M. this afternoon. The jump to £2.2billion in customs duties – paid in the year from 1 January to July 31 of [...]
Brisk walk or regular run may stave off early death caused by poor sleep September 13, 2021 Brisk walking for 150 minutes per week or 75 minutes of running may stave off the risk of an early death caused by poor sleep, according to new research. A lack of sleep is linked to wide range of health issues, including an increased risk of stroke, heart disease and cancer. However, a study published [...]
Andrew Neil resigns as chairman of GB News September 13, 2021 Andrew Neil has stepped down as chairman of GB News, the channel announced moments ago. Neil confirmed the news on his Twitter account. He will continue to contribute to GB News as a regular guest commentator. He said: “I am sorry to go but I have concluded it’s time to reduce my commitments on a [...]
Brexit is an ‘unnecessary and unforgivable act’ that will cause long-term damage, says Nicola Sturgeon September 13, 2021 Nicola Sturgeon described Brexit as an “unnecessary and unforgivable act” that is damaging Scottish businesses and causing food shortages. Scotland’s First Minister said this afternoon: “That is what this Tory Government has done – and there may yet be worse to come. “The combination of the pandemic and a deeply hostile immigration policy is also [...]
Sainsbury’s to close all stores, Argos and Habitat on Boxing Day as a ‘thank you’ to its 170,000 employees September 13, 2021 Sainsbury’s, Britain’s second-largest supermarket chain will keep all of its supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol filling stations shut this Boxing Day as a “thank you” to its roughly 170,000 colleagues. Sainsbury’s added that all its Argos and Habitat stores will also remain shut for the day. The decision follows rivals including Morrisons, Waitrose and Marks [...]
Sigh of relief for nightclubs and event managers as vaccine passports are scrapped September 13, 2021 While vaccine passports are widely used across France, and the Netherlands is about to introduce similar pass, Boris Johnson will set out tomorrow his plans to manage the Covid-19 pandemic without the need for such documents. Watch the full report.
No military on board: SpaceX to launch with historic all-civilian crew September 13, 2021 Another space-tourism rocket launch by SpaceX this week is set to make history. It will mark the first time in history that humans blast into orbit with no members of a military in the crew. Watch the full report.
