Zumo appoints digital visionary Clark Povey as Operations Director June 23, 2022 Edinburgh-based crypto platform Zumo has appointed 'digital visionary' Clark Povey as its new Operations Director.
Once Government offices, 9 Millbank offers the chance to own history June 22, 2022 Listed off-market to target only those so wealthy that they shut down restaurants when they go for dinner and aren’t familiar with the concept of commercial jets, The Conrad, a sprawling Thameside property at 9 Millbank, is a chance to own history. The Millbank building a short walk from Parliament was once used as a [...]
The launch of Paramount Plus: Streaming isn’t a ‘winner takes all market’ says global chief June 22, 2022 Paramount Global launched its own streaming service in the UK this morning, entering an already flooded market of choice.
Equinor pushes for UK funding to build 1.2GW hydrogen plant June 22, 2022 Equinor has submitted a funding bid to construct a second major low-carbon hydrogen production facility in the Humber region.
BBC must improve complaints handling warns media watchdog Ofcom June 22, 2022 The BBC must be much more open with audiences about how it handles their complaints, warned media watchdog Ofcom.
Blurred lines: Athlete investors on rise as brands embrace new ways to partner with sport stars June 22, 2022 When Anthony Joshua and Dazn announced a new partnership last week, one of the most eye-catching aspects of the deal was that it involved the British heavyweight boxer acquiring a stake in the sports streaming platform. It was just the latest example of a prominent athlete cultivating a business portfolio to complement their sporting career. [...]
Dorries set to meet with telecom giants to talk about cost of living strategy June 21, 2022 Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has called on Britain’s biggest telcos firms to discuss the cost of living crisis. According to reports by Mark Kleinman for Sky News, BT Group and Vodafone have been invited to discussions with Dorries. A Whitehall source told the publication that the minister would be challenging the companies on how they [...]
‘All I want is a bus service’: Weary Tiverton and Honiton voters go the polls June 21, 2022 “It’s become a national referendum that’s been foisted on Tiverton,” says coffee shop patron Benjamin Barton. “All I want is a bus service, I would be really easily swayed if somebody said ‘we’ll put in a better bus service’.” And so goes the groan of discontent in the Devon town of Tiverton, which is daily [...]
In the shadow of Grenfell: 60 London firefighters rush to blaze at high-rise block in Shepherd’s Bush, area evacuated June 21, 2022 London Fire Brigade said eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have rushed to Queensdale Crescent in West London. Firefighters are at the scene, not far from the sight of the Grenfell Tower fire, to fight the blaze at a high-rise block in Shepherd’s Bush. The brigade said half of a flat on the 12th [...]
Oil and gas body warns windfall tax will deter investment in domestic energy sector June 20, 2022 OEUK has ramped up its criticisms of the imposed windfall tax - describing the new levy as "punitive," amid fears it could jeopardise investment.