Barry Hearn: Crucible cannot be home of snooker for much longer May 7, 2024 Barry Hearn has insisted Sheffield can maintain its status as the home of the World Snooker Championship but the future of the famous Crucible is less certain. The iconic venue holds 980 spectators but the sport has come under pressure from money from the likes of Saudi Arabia and China to move the event away [...]
Shein cash giveaways similar to Temu’s raise data privacy issues April 30, 2024 Fast-fashion giant Shein has launched a number of promotions on its app, such as "magic draw", "draw easily", "free gift", and "spin to win".
Nato needs enhanced capabilities, not just more funding April 30, 2024 Extra defence spending is welcome but not enough. Europe needs to be able to defend itself with a credible military capability within Nato, says Daniel Sleat Ongoing wars in Ukraine, the Middle East and elsewhere continue to highlight the geopolitical volatility of the world we live in. The risk of escalation in any one of [...]
Growth markets India and Thailand help Prudential keep up the momentum April 30, 2024 Prudential said these figures reflected the group's "strong momentum" despite strong comparators in the same period last year.
Silicon maker Alphawave Semi reports lower royalty revenues on ‘accelerated transition away from China’ April 23, 2024 In the first quarter of 2024, Alphawave said royalties dropped 75 per cent year on year to $9m, reflecting its transition away from China.
Parliamentary researcher and academic charged following China ‘spying’ investigation April 22, 2024 Two men have been charged with spying for China after an investigation by counter-terrorism police.
US set to fund London-listed Rainbow Rare Earths mining project as China battle hots up April 22, 2024 Rainbow Rare Earths, listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of £63m, will receive £40m from Washington's US International Development Finance Corporation to build a plant at the site in South Africa's Kruger National Park.
‘I’m happy to be wrong’: Lando Norris surprises himself with China GP finish April 21, 2024 Norris took second behind world champion Max Verstappen, who claimed his fourth win from five races.
PwC Hong Kong denies claims about China Evergrande audits in anonymous letter April 16, 2024 PwC Hong Kong has denied claims set out in an anonymous letter circulating on Chinese social media about its audit work for property developer China Evergrande Group.
The gold price has jumped to a new all-time high, but is it too late to join the party? April 10, 2024 Gold has been going great guns, with prices up some 30 per cent in the last six months.