UK surpasses India as world’s third-largest venture capital market July 11, 2024 The UK has leapfrogged India to become the world's third-biggest venture capital market, new figures show, as analysts forecast a return to growth after a drop-off in investment and dealmaking in recent years.
Qatar World Cup could cost Brits £34 more than 2018 summer comp due to rising energy bills November 8, 2022 The winter World Cup in Qatar will cost Brits £34 more than watching the previous one from Summer 2018 in Russia. Rising energy bills and increased prices of a a pint, means it’s likely England fans will watch the tournament at home, increasing the use of energy and electricity. New figures from Saxo claims that [...]
German business costs accelerate at quickest pace on record September 20, 2022 German business costs have soared at the fastest rate ever in a sign that more financial woe is set to be heaped on consumers. Input prices, known as the producer price index, surged 45.8 per cent last month, according to Germany’s statistics agency. The record jump was driven by a near tripling in electricity prices. [...]
UK electricity bills to stay at double historic average despite expected easing January 9, 2024 Nearly 1 in four Brits will be cutting back on food, clothing or leisure activities to pay for electricity bills
Thungela: Coal producer derailed by weak market and South African infrastructure March 18, 2024 Coal prices suffered a downturn in 2023 at the hands of a milder-than-expected climate and high gas reserves
Ukraine holds talks with US over gas reserves to fight supply crisis October 16, 2022 Ukraine is preparing to market its national gas reserves, and has entered into discussions with US firms over its supplies.
UK space industry to benefit ‘very positively’ from Russian sanctions June 17, 2022 The UK’s space industry stands to benefit “very positively” from sanctions against Russia, which have pushed its rocket launching capabilities off the global stage, one space chief has told City A.M. Russia’s launches once rivalled SpaceX in both frequency and success. But a mixture of bans and boycotts after its invasion of Ukraine has seen a [...]
Five top Kremlin-linked energy bosses have mysteriously been found dead since start of 2022 July 7, 2022 Five leading energy officials in Russia have now reportedly died in suspicious circumstances since the start of the year. A shipping boss with ties to the Kremlin, Yuri Voronov, was found with a gunshot wound at his property this week. This comes after four other officials with links to Moscow’s energy industry, and in particular [...]
Musk angers Zelensky and top Kyiv officials with controversial war tweet October 3, 2022 Elon Musk has angered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top officials after he posted a controversial tweet on Monday night. The serial entrepreneur called on his 107.7 million followers to weigh in on the Ukrainian conflict. He claimed that the war will end with the UN supervising an elections’ redo in the occupied territories [...]
Oil Prices rise on Middle East supply fears January 4, 2024 Brent crude gained 0.3% to hit $78.46 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased by 0.43% to $73.01