Buy now, fail later? Banks struggle to cash in on Klarna’s success March 27, 2024 Natwest recently confirmed it would axe its buy-now pay-later scheme. Industry experts suggest the move could be a sign of things to come as traditional lenders struggle to gain a foothold in the market.
Flutter’s big bet on US’ FanDuel pays off but $1bn-plus charges hit bottom line March 26, 2024 Gambling giant Flutter saw revenue jump almost 25 per cent in the last financial year, driven predominantly by significant growth in the US.
Why Simon Rogan’s Cumbria is the ultimate UK staycation March 25, 2024 The ultimate UK staycation: Sophie Ibbotson swaps the fells for feasting in the Lake District THE WEEKEND: The Cumbrian village of Cartmel has a remarkably strong claim to be the gastronomic capital of the northwest, and might just offer the perfect UK staycation. Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan has three phenomenal restaurants here, plus a shop [...]
Google owner Alphabet, Apple and Meta probed under sweeping new EU digital law March 25, 2024 The EU has opened investigations into Apple, Facebook owner Meta and Google owner Alphabet in the first probes under sweeping new tech legislation that could lead to heavy fines.
This Danube cruise beats other river cruises – it’s spacious with brilliant food March 25, 2024 This river Danube cruises beats other river cruises for its spaciousness, says Alan Edwards Confession time. How many of us have done ‘just a little bit of work’ while away on holiday? The odd email, quick phone call, glance at a spreadsheet? Our cabin on AmaMagna – Europe’s biggest ship for river cruises – had [...]
Building Blocks: the future is multichain March 25, 2024 In the rapidly changing world of blockchain, the future appears to be multichain. But what does it mean to be multichain, and why is it crucial for the growth and adoption of decentralized technology? Let's dive into the topic of interoperability and explore the solutions that are shaping the blockchain industry.
IMF: China must ‘reinvent itself’ to boost shaky economy March 24, 2024 China needs to take "decisive" steps to fix its struggling housing market and address its rising government debt, the IMF's chief has said.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher, riding the global rally wave March 22, 2024 Asian markets track Wall Street's uptrend. Apple shares fell 4.1 per cent amid legal issues, and the Chinese yuan hit a four-month low. Reddit's stock soars 48 per cent on debut. Focus shifts to key events like UK retail sales and Fed Chair Powell's speech for monetary policy clues.
Apple sued by US justice department over antitrust law violation claims March 21, 2024 The US Justice Department has launched an antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Apple over allegations of the company violating antitrust laws. The lawsuit was filed to a federal court in New Jersey, in addition with 16 State Attorney Generals, along with the District of Columbia. The Department of Justice held a press conference on Thursday [...]
Robot Dream is a must-watch Oscar nominated animation movie March 21, 2024 Hand drawn animation has had a renaissance of late, with the success of the recent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon and Oscar winner The Boy and The Heron. Robot Dreams, which was nominated in the same category as the Studio Ghibli hit, continues that trend with an absolute classic of the genre. Adapted from a [...]