Government must send ‘clear signals’ to boost UK hydrogen investment October 12, 2023 The government must send "clear signals" that the UK is ready for business, or risk failing to meet its hydrogen ambitions.
Oxford St lights up a Christmas of sustainability — and giving October 12, 2023 Oxford Street will be wishing West End shoppers a merry sustainable Christmas again this year. Come 2 November, nearly 300,000 LED lights will be switched on, saving 75 per cent more energy than regular light bulbs, and with the displays made from recycled polymer. And like last year, the lighting will be kept on a [...]
Birkenstock share price slides 12 per cent in disappointing debut October 12, 2023 Birkenstock ended its first day of trade as a listed company down 12 per cent, making the frumpy shoes’ highly anticipated debut to the US stock market the worst stock market float in two years, analysts claim. Shares in the German sandal maker started trading at $41 (£33) a share, below its IPO price of [...]
Unpacking the EC’s approach to DPPs – could blockchain help verify sustainability claims? October 12, 2023 Lars Rensing, CEO of Protokol, delves into the blockchain use cases with digital product passports (DPPs) and the problems they solve.
Interest rates: Higher borrowing costs to dent mortgage lending further, banks report October 12, 2023 The rate of defaults is expected to increase as customers struggle under the weight of higher borrowing costs.
Commons committee to recommend giving yellow card to fan tokens October 12, 2023 A Government committee is calling for fan tokens and promotion of cryptocurrencies in sport to be kicked into touch.
Bitcoin’s support level above $27,000 crumbles October 12, 2023 Bitcoin is trading below $27k, dipping as low as $26,500 before gaining some ground earlier this morning to trade at $26,730.
‘Toxic and bullying’ treatment cited as SNP MP Lisa Cameron defects to Tories October 12, 2023 The Prime Minister said he is “delighted” at her decision while the SNP called on her to “do the right thing” and allow a by-election to take place.
Jes Staley fined £1.8m over ‘reckless’ misleading statements on relationship with Jeffrey Epstein October 12, 2023 "The FCA has found that Mr Staley recklessly approved a letter sent by Barclays to the FCA, which contained two misleading statements about the nature of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein", the FCA said.
Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone slapped with 17-month suspended prison sentence October 12, 2023 Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has admitted fraud after failing to declare more than £400m held in a trust in Singapore.
