Bankman-Fried trial continues: ‘Listen to the question, and answer the question directly’ October 30, 2023 Sam Bankman-Fried was back for his second day in front of the jury today, continuing his questioning by lead defence counsel Mark Cohen.
Israel-Hamas war: Suella Braverman hits out at pro-Palestinian ‘hate marches’ October 30, 2023 Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said the hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets in support of Palestine were taking part in “hate marches”. She urged officers to take a “zero-tolerance approach to antisemitism” after attending an emergency Cobra meeting chaired by Rishi Sunak on Monday. The Prime Minister told police and the [...]
Israel-Hamas war: ‘From the river to the sea’ chant is “deeply offensive to many” – No. 10 October 30, 2023 Downing Street has expressed concerns over the chant “from the river to the sea,” describing it as “deeply offensive” to many, amid growing controversy surrounding the rhetoric used in recent pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said it is a matter for the police to decide on the appropriate response when confronted with the [...]
Safestyle: Almost 700 jobs to go after listed window firm enters administration October 30, 2023 The Bradford-headquartered business has a manufacturing site in Wombwell, near Barnsley and 42 branches and depots across the country.
Evergrande: Poster child of China debt crisis has winding-up hearing adjourned as it seeks new deal October 30, 2023 Evergrande, which has more than $300 billion of liabilities, became the poster child of a debt crisis that has since engulfed China's property sector.
Markets: Asian exchanges open slow as Israel-Gaza conflict weighs on sentiment October 30, 2023 Asian share markets were mixed on Monday as Israel’s push into Gaza stirred fears of a wider conflict ahead of central bank meetings in the United States, Britain and Japan, the latter of which might see a policy tightening. The earnings season also continues with Apple, Airbnb, McDonald’s, Moderna and Eli Lilly & Co among the [...]
The newest front in the US-China trade war? Japanese fish. October 30, 2023 The US-China trade war has an unlikely new flashpoint: where the US sources fish for its military stationed in Japan
The Notebook: Nora Bavey on how lack of diversity stymies innovation October 30, 2023 Where top thinkers get a few things off their chest. Today, Nora Bavey, co-founder of Unconventional Ventures, takes the pen Diversity reports are vital in rooting out our unconscious biases This month, a pioneering bill in California marked a significant milestone in the venture capital industry in the US, mandating that venture capital (VC) firms [...]
Award of 27 oil and gas licences ‘boost for UK energy security’ October 29, 2023 An offshore energy trade body has welcomed the announcement of 27 new oil and gas licences as a “boost for UK energy security”. Announcing the licences, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) said they have been awarded in areas prioritised because they have the potential to go into production more quickly than others. It said [...]
Kazakhstan nationalises ArcelorMittal branch after mine fire kills 28 October 28, 2023 A Kazakhstan mine fire has killed at least 28 people - with the government immediately moving to nationalise ArcelorMittal's local arm