Lloyd’s of London targeted by eco activists with smoke flares and setting off fire alarms May 25, 2023 Smoke engulfed the entrance to insurance hub Lloyd’s of London today as eco protestors set off fire alarms to disrupt activity over of its alleged links to the fossil fuel industry.
Investment in solar power set to outshine oil for first time May 25, 2023 The IEA announced that investment in solar power will this year exceed that of oil for the first time ever amid the global push towards renewables.
FTSE 100 close: London index extends losses as pound slides and bond yields soar May 25, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 continued yesterday’s wobble today driven by investors fretting over how high the Bank of England will have to send interest rates to tame sticky inflation. The capital’s premier index slipped 0.74 per cent to 7,570.88 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the [...]
Planet Crypto: Sloths and slugs protest that Bitcoin congestion is making them look speedy May 25, 2023 Planet Crypto tunes into nature where some of the more indolent members of the animal kingdom are up in arms over the Bitcoin network.
eTukTuk announced as headline partners for Crypto AM SOLSTICE event May 25, 2023 Crypto AM is delighted to announce thateTukTuk– the first automotive project onCardano– has been confirmed as a Headline Partner for the upcoming Crypto AM SOLSTICE: 5th Birthday & Unlocking Summer Party being held at Boisdale of Canary Wharf on June 21. The day will be made up of six, hand-picked panels featuring an impressive roll [...]
Explainer: An increasingly short temper for Just Stop Oil protesters May 25, 2023 The number of climate protests up and down the country, but especially in London, is undoubtedly increasing. Today, three Just Stop Oil activists were arrested after throwing orange powder all over one of the gardens on display at the Chelsea Flower Show. This week and last, Just Stop Oil protesters have been conducting slow marches [...]
Rail cancellations swell as figures reveal 2022-23 worst year on record May 25, 2023 Train passengers in Britain have faced record levels of disruption over the last twelve months, with new figures revealing 2022-23 was the worst year ever for rail cancellations. Passengers have faced record levels of disruption after the past year was the worst on record for train cancellations, figures from the Office for Road and Rail [...]
Jimmy Nguyen named chairman of Change Digital May 25, 2023 Change Digital has appointed Jimmy Nguyen, founding president of the Bitcoin Association, as its new chairman.
Sunak to meet Google boss for AI threat talks as regulation debate heats up May 25, 2023 Rishi Sunak and Google chief executive Sundar Pichai will reportedly meet tomorrow for talks on the threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The Prime Minister and tech boss will hold a private meeting on Friday, according to Sky News. Downing Street would not confirm the meeting to City A.M. and Google did not immediately respond [...]
Monzo founder Blomfield fires parting shot at London as he packs bags for San Francisco May 25, 2023 Monzo founder Tom Blomfield has warned there are no quick fixes for London’s "very real" listings problem, in a parting blow to the capital as he packs his bags for the US.
