Global economies distracted by crypto must be alive to advanced security threats April 11, 2022 Cyber security isn’t just about somebody reading your email; it has nation-sized implications. Before Russia’s invasion began, a wave of cyberattacks hit Ukraine’s banks and government departments. Now, the US is modelling how it would respond to escalations, including major cyberattacks on financial institutions, according to the New York Times. It’s clear that cyberattacks are [...]
After Talk TV’s retreat, what does the future hold for UK broadcast news? May 4, 2024 Rupert Murdoch's Talk TV has migrated to an online only existence. What does the move say about the future of UK TV news?
DOJ orders IRS to release Trump tax returns July 31, 2021 The Internal Revenue Service has been ordered to turn over Donald Trump’s tax returns to a House committee by the US Department of Justice. The IRS was told to hand over the former US president’s tax returns after a House panel had “invoked sufficient reasons” for obtaining them. The order comes after the DOJ released [...]
Treasury civil servants to work from home forever in blow to Rishi Sunak September 2, 2021 Treasury civil servants will be allowed to work from home indefinitely in a blow to Rishi Sunak’s credibility. Job adverts for roles at HM Treasury reveal that staff will be allowed to work from home in a hybrid pattern on a permanent basis, spending an average of two to three days a week in the [...]
Facebook looking to change its name as scrutiny damages reputation October 20, 2021 Social media behemoth Facebook intends to rebrand with a new name, it has been reported. A rebrand will be announced next week, according to US tech website the Verge, which cited a source with direct knowledge of the matter. The name change will be addressed at Facebook’s annual Connect conference on October 28 by its [...]
Australian Facebook ban: A political gamble gone terribly wrong February 19, 2021 This week, Google and Facebook took two different approaches toward Australian policy changes that would force the tech giants to pay for linked news content on their platforms. Google announced a long-term deal with News Corp, Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. Facebook, meanwhile, called the Australian government’s bluff and abruptly blocked Australian users from sharing or [...]
Covid-19 conspiracy theories were a dress rehearsal for toxic climate change rhetoric March 3, 2022 Misinformation and conspiratorial politics have enjoyed a boom throughout the pandemic. As the fight against climate change ramps up, it is crucial we learn the lessons from the last two years and do not let these divisive political forces flourish. Major global events tend to ignite a rise in conspiracy theories and misinformation. Over the [...]
Global industrial companies ramp up R&D spending following Covid-19 shock February 1, 2022 R&D spending from industrial companies has risen since the pandemic, according to new research from Capital Economics and Accenture.
Facebook beats expectations as ad spend surges April 28, 2021 Facebook beat Wall Street expectations for quarterly revenue on increased digital ad spend as the world emerges from lockdown restrictions. Total revenue, which primarily consists of ad sales, jumped to $26.17bn in the three months to 31 March, beating estimates of $23.67bn. Earnings came in at $3.30 per share versus the expected $2.37 forecast. Facebook [...]
The UK is lagging behind in supporting the scale and economic potential of growing sectors, including sports and recreation: Padel is a prime example March 1, 2024 With over 25 million players in more than 90 countries, padel has been taking the world by storm, and has frequently been reported as the fastest-growing sport across the globe. Spain has six million players, and over 20,000 courts. Italy is the fastest new adopter of the sport, making up 18.5% of all global Google [...]