Oil prices rally to seven year highs amid rising fears Russia will invade Ukraine February 12, 2022 Oil prices rallied on Friday to fresh seven-year highs, with both benchmarks revived by escalating fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Best of this week in our opinion pages: from community-based solutions for fighting terrorism to the Bank of England’s dilemmas February 12, 2022 As talks of a definitive lifting of Covid-19 restrictions intensify, workers are coming back to their offices in flocks, bringing liveliness back into the Square Mile. Richard Kauntze wrote about an often overlooked aspect of the City’s inner workings: the unofficial economy of gossip. The City has long thrived on whispered tittle-tattle, which plays a [...]
Business of Space on Saturday: Shoebox satellites and a Goldilocks planet February 12, 2022 This weekend: · Shoebox satellites prepare for launch · London scientists spy Goldilocks planet · The first pictures from $10bn James Webb Telescope Defence Science and Technology Laboratory prepares for twin launches Last week’s column explored how miliary interests are boosting an already blossoming industry. As part of the UK’s £1.4bn investment in space defence, [...]
Uber CEO: We are absolutely going to accept cryptocurrency payments February 12, 2022 Uber boss Dara Khosrowshahi has revealed the global brand is actively looking at cryptocurrency transactions.
Good Energy repels Ecotricity in shareholder showdown February 11, 2022 Good Energy Group has fended off attempts from activist investor Ecotricity to oust its chairman and prevent the supplier from selling generation assets.
Tesla recalls 580,000 vehicles over boombox feature February 11, 2022 Tesla was forced to recall some 580,000 vehicles after the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) flagged an error in the boombox feature. According to the agency, the boombox feature could drown out a safety feature that signals the the presence of an electric car to pedestrians. “While Boombox can enhance the conspicuity of [...]
DeFi: Risks, illusions, reality and the future February 11, 2022 In his debut column for Crypto AM, Targ Patience opens his account on market and regulatory evolution.
City of London energy bills among the cheapest in the capital February 11, 2022 Boiler Central suggest City of London residents have the third-cheapest energy bills in the capital, compared to the surrounding London boroughs.
What a week it’s been for cryptocurrency February 11, 2022 Jason Deane rounds up a remarkably eventful week in the world of global economics and cryptocurrency.
EP: 111 Newbury, Warwick & Hong Kong February 11, 2022 Trainer Ryan Potter’s Jetoile has been in great form over hurdles this winter and he joins us to discuss his chances of a win at Newbury this weekend. There are two Grade 2 races at Newbury on Saturday, with both the Game Spirit & Denman Chases looking to attract top quality fields, whilst the competitive [...]
