EDF adds to calls for deficit fund to prevent millions falling into fuel poverty August 25, 2022 EDF has called for a historic Government intervention to avoid tens of millions of Brits plunging into fuel poverty this winter.
Why the network state is the next logical evolution to current forms of governance: Part 2… May 18, 2023 Dr Chris Kacher with his second instalment of 'The Network Web3/Blockchain/Money State' as he hails decentralisation.
14 Valentine’s Day ideas in London that don’t suck January 17, 2024 Try these ideas if you're looking for something unusual - and not cliched - to do in London this Valentine's Day
Explainer: What is the Economic Crime Act and how will it help the government tackle oligarchs? March 17, 2022 The government’s Economic Crime Bill, which gives the UK new powers to tackle oligarchs, has gained Royal Assent after being fast tracked through parliament. In a statement, the government said the new laws will make it easier for the government to “tackle corrupt elites” and crack down on “Putin’s cronies.” Notably, the law will require [...]
Busiest housing market since 2007 anticipated with households to make moving decisions over Christmas November 29, 2021 The UK is readying itself to record the busiest housing market since 2007 as the pandemic has made homeowners reconsider their living situations. Keen interest from buyers has sent house prices soaring, with the average value of a home now £240k, according to Zoopla’s House Price Index. The pandemic has compelled many to reconsider where [...]
Mark Kleinman: My bold predictions for 2023 in the City – from Natwest to Spurs January 11, 2023 After the political and economic events of 2022, the idea of being able to predict anything with confidence seems even more outlandish than usual. Nevertheless, with the UK economy precariously balanced less than two years before a general election, these seem – in early January – to be sensible bets for UK plc in 2023. [...]
UK home to fourth largest rental market trailing US, Germany and Japan March 1, 2022 When it comes to the total volume of privately rented properties, the UK ranks fourth in the global rankings, with just the United States, Germany and Japan home to more rental homes, according to new research shared with City A.M. this morning. Across the UK there are estimated to be over 29.5m homes within the [...]
UK’s next PM could realise Britain’s crypto ambitions August 3, 2022 The UK is now just weeks away from getting its most pro-crypto prime minister ever in all likelihood. Following Boris Johnson’s resignation after a slew of resignations from his government, sexual assault allegations against conservative lawmaker Chris Pincher, and the fallout from ‘Partygate’, there are now only two candidates in the running to lead the [...]
Sunak to press on with Brexit deal talks as EU leader’s visit cancelled February 25, 2023 The Prime Minister will keep working towards securing a post-Brexit deal after plans for an in-person meeting with the European Commission president was called off.
Treasury Committee’s call for digital assets to be regulated same way as gambling industry is slammed by crypto leaders May 17, 2023 Crypto leaders in the UK have branded a government body’s calls for unbacked digital assets to be regulated in the same way as the gambling industry as 'an appalling backwards step'.