Ukrainian government recruits UK ad giant WPP to craft economy rebuilding campaign June 22, 2022 WPP and the Ukrainian Government have announced a fresh partnership to attract investment into Ukraine and help rebuild its economy.
Watch: Rescue effort underway after Afghanistan quake kills 1,000 and Taliban asks for help June 22, 2022 The UK is ready to offer aid to Afghanistan following a deadly earthquake which has killed 1,000, but relief will not be channeled through the Taliban. Helicopters were sent to joint the rescue effort by the Islamist rulers of Afghanistan, with interior ministry official Salahuddin Ayubi saying “the death toll is likely to rise as [...]
TfL to impose fines for driving on cycling lanes June 22, 2022 Londoners will need to brace themselves as Transport for London (TfL) has announced it will begin fining motorists for driving in cycle lanes. From 27 June the public body will have powers over lanes and tracks across its wider road network, in the same way it legislates over bus lanes and yellow box junctions. Introduced [...]
The launch of Paramount Plus: Streaming isn’t a ‘winner takes all market’ says global chief June 22, 2022 Paramount Global launched its own streaming service in the UK this morning, entering an already flooded market of choice.
Sky brings forward Elstree Studios expansion plans in a vote of confidence for UK film and TV June 22, 2022 Sky has brought forward proposals to expand Sky Studios Elstree with 10 new sound stages, showing its immense vote of confidence in UK film and TV.
Moderna to open vaccine hub in the UK in £1bn investment June 22, 2022 Famed Covid-19 vaccine maker Moderna is set to open a vaccine research and manufacturing centre in the UK, the health secretary has unveiled today, in a £1bn investment. It will seat the UK in a prime position in the development of new vaccines and therapeutics for a range of respiratory diseases, including Covid-19, as well [...]
UK inflation highest in G7, dialling up pressure on Bank of England to raise rates again June 22, 2022 The likelihood of the Bank of England hiking interest rates for the sixth time in a row is ramping up after new figures revealed the UK has the highest inflation in the G7. Prices climbed 9.1 per cent annually in May, up from April’s already four decade high rate of nine per cent, according to [...]
Odds slashed on Bitcoin ending 2022 below $20,000 June 22, 2022 As the recent dip in Bitcoin's form continues to bite, bookmakers are looking to cash in on the price of the flagship cryptocurrency.
Exclusive: So Energy criticises ringfencing proposals amid deepening industry row June 22, 2022 So Energy has raised concerns over Ofgem's proposals to reform the energy market, and has called on the regulator to be transparent.
Government mulled use of national security laws to force Arm London listing June 22, 2022 Ministers mulled the use of national security laws to push Japanese investment giant Softbank into floating chip manufacturer Arm into a London listing, according to reports.
