Tesla calls back nearly half a million cars over safety problems December 30, 2021 Tesla has recalled more than 475,000 of its Model 3 and Model S electric cars to address rearview camera and boot issues that increase the risk of crashing, the US road safety regulator said.
Medical association says NHS staff should be top priority as rapid test shortages continue December 30, 2021 The British Medical Association and Royal College of Nursing have called on the government to give health staff priority over rapid tests.
Ikea hikes prices by 10 per cent as supply chain woes continue December 30, 2021 Ikea confirmed this morning that it has boosted the average price of products in its UK stores by 10 per cent, as supply chain issues continue to disrupt its operations.
HSBC gets green light to buy out China life insurance joint venture December 30, 2021 HSBC have announced this morning that it has received regulatory approval in China to take full ownership of its life insurance joint venture in the country, as it continues to expand its non-core banking services. HSBC has got clearance from the Shanghai office of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission to buy the remaining [...]
US venture capital firms struggle to find European talent industry sources reveal December 30, 2021 Insiders suggest that top American venture capital firms are struggling to find European talent as they expand across the Atlantic.
NHS to open eight ‘Nightingale’ hospitals as Omicron cases surge December 30, 2021 Eight temporary "Nightingale" units are being built this week as Omicron surges across the UK.
Apple hands out £130k bonuses as it fends off Meta engineer grab December 30, 2021 Apple has handed out bonuses of up to $180,000 (£133,000) as it tries to fight off rivals for engineering talent. It comes as Facebook owner Meta Platforms is looking to build a team of thousands to build its virtual world. According to The Times, Zuckerberg’s company has hired about 100 engineers from Apple over the past [...]
Vinyl purchases at highest level since 1990 with ABBA and Amy Winehouse classics leading the comeback December 29, 2021 Physical records have made a 2021 comeback, with over five million LP vinyls purchased over the past 12 months – a jump of eight per cent or higher on 2020 and a 14th consecutive year of growth since the format’s low point in 2007.
Officials float ‘rule of six’ comeback whilst study suggests Omicron provides more immunity to Delta December 28, 2021 One of the potential restrictions being considered by government officials is a return of the "rule of six", which would limit gatherings to six people or two households.
League of Legends studio pays £74m in gender discrimination damages December 28, 2021 League of Legends studio Riot Games has agreed to pay $100m (£74.3m) to settle a 2018 class-action gender discrimination case.