Fracking hell: Cuadrilla ordered to close down shale sites February 10, 2022 Authorities have snuffed out any hope of reviving the UK’s fracking industry, ordering Cuadrilla to plug and abandon the country’s only two horizontal shale wells at its site in Lancashire. The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) originally called for the wells to be shut last summer, and has set a deadline of June for work [...]
FCA warns banks of Russian cyber attacks as Ukraine tensions ripple through European finance February 9, 2022 The Financial Conduct Authority has warned UK banks to stress test their cyber defences as fears grow of Russian-sponsored cyber attacks amid tensions in Ukraine.
VPN uses: how to get the most out of your VPN solution February 9, 2022 Since cybercrime is on the rise, many people use VPNs (virtual private networks) for secure browsing and online privacy. A VPN encrypts your internet data and hides your IP address, thus improving your digital well-being. While a VPN may sound like a tool only for tech savvy individuals, it’s easy to use and offers great [...]
Japan announces plans to divert LNG supplies to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions February 9, 2022 Japan will divert LNG cargoes to Europe in response to calls for supplies from the West amid continued tensions in Ukraine.
European scientists get one step closer to fusion energy February 9, 2022 The UK’s JET laboratory has beaten its own world record for the amount of energy it can pull out of two forms of hydrogen in the race for fusion power. Nuclear fusion, the energy reaction that powers stars, could be the pathway to unlimited low-carbon, low-radiation energy on Earth. While the power European scientists produced [...]
Oil prices stall amid talks of Iran-US deal February 9, 2022 Oil prices are hovering around $90 per barrel on both major benchmarks as talks between Iran and the US weighed down prices.
European Central Bank preps lenders for potential Russian cyberattack February 9, 2022 The European Central Bank is reportedly preparing lenders for a possible Russian cyberattack, as analysts warn the move could be used to de-stabilise Ukraine prior to invading. The Bank is on high alert amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Reuters first reported, having had its sights locked on the rise of scams in the [...]
Truss travels to Russia today in bid to ‘de-escalate’ Ukraine crisis February 9, 2022 Liz Truss will meet Russia’s foreign minister in Moscow today in a bid to de-escalate the Ukraine crisis and “pursue a diplomatic solution”. The foreign secretary said in the lead up to her trip that Russia “should be in no doubt about the strength of our response”, referencing the raft of sanctions Nato countries will [...]
Is Bitcoin’s fighting start to February losing momentum? February 9, 2022 After a strong start to the week, the crypto markets dipped slightly yesterday. The Bitcoin price reached a four-week high of more than $45k on Monday, but it has dropped by about two per cent in the last 24 hours and is currently changing hands at around the $43,500 mark. Can it regain momentum? Over [...]
The cryptocurrency fundraisers behind Ukraine’s military effort February 8, 2022 Ukraine's bitter stand-off with Russia is being part-funded by cryptocurrency donations, according to research by a blockchain analytics and data specialist.