Bharti Enterprises, the Indian conglomerate, just acquired a huge 24.5% stake in BT, one of the big UK telecoms, from French billionaire Patrick Drahi. But while Bharti seems a better fit, the UK government is concerned over foreign ownership and may impose some restrictions to ensure BT remains under British influence. The deal represents one …
UK inflation is to rise again, the first such increase for a long time, and one which is proving very difficult for the Bank of England to handle. Having held steady at the same level for two months running, experts are now saying that inflation will rise to 2.3% in July. This stands against the …
The research findings indicate that at present, used electric vehicles are cheaper than their corresponding petrol and diesel versions. While a three-year-old EV is averagely 8.5% less expensive compared to a comparable gasoline car, that gap nearly doubles at four years. It means that used EVs have become the smart, green buy for bargain hunters. …
International airlines cut flights to China amidst low demand, political tensions, and closed-off airspace. The heady growth days are now gone, where China absorbed fewer flights from international carriers. Meanwhile, Chinese airlines are augmenting their fares overseas where their Western rivals are putting on the brakes. The thing is, over the past few months, many …
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, owner of Manchester United, expressed deep concern about rising crime in London. He has shared that he no longer wears a watch within the city due to fear of being mugged, and little prison space is available, with inadequate public service. According to billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the owner of Manchester …
A flooring firm, The Floor Room, selling carpets and laminate from John Lewis stores, has gone bust and entered administration. In the wake of this, nearly 200 staff members will be made redundant. Their stores closed with immediate effect and customers are in doubt regarding their orders. Efforts are underway in a bid to manage …
If it sounds like science fiction, then fusion power truly is the stuff of science fiction that can really change our lives. Though we may not see working fusion power plants within the next 30 years, this research has already made some amazing advances in technology that can help in things like cancer treatment or …
BitGo is shifting business around Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) into a worldwide custody system. They are looking to make security enhancements by adding new locations like Hong Kong and Singapore, which will be the first to allow for multi-jurisdictional custody of WBTC, allowing for more corporate investors. A big move by BitGo, the cryptocurrency management company, …
It proved to be a grand success after the massive outflow of Parisians from that city. In so many competing and spectacular events, with excited tourists filling the streets and venues, the Games presented Paris at its best. The townspeople may have missed it, though the city never shone brighter in the glow that remains …
One of the serious blood disorders, beta thalassemia, can now be cured by a new gene therapy using the revolutionary gene-editing tool of CRISPR-Cas9 technology that is giving hope to hundreds of sufferers in England. The one-time therapy would ensure the faulty genes in their bone marrow are rectified. Trials have already shown more than …
Geraint runs a vape shop in Cardiff's Queen Street, which has been named Britain's best high street, but he has had stock worth £25,000 stolen from the shop. Despite getting the street an award for being 'best', Geraint and other shop workers there are constantly broken into, and their shops are stolen from. This has …
Google’s rivals, including Yelp and DuckDuckGo, recently celebrated a major win when a federal judge ruled that Google has been acting as an illegal monopoly. However, the real challenge lies ahead as these competitors push for strong measures to restore fair competition. They believe that without effective remedies, Google will continue to dominate, making it …
Chanel Gaston's dream holiday turned into a nightmare when she was forced to get a loan to pay for replacement flight tickets after an error on her boarding pass. Even though she checked in on the airport's website, she couldn't board the plane because of a validation glitch. EasyJet denied its responsibility and left her …
An FTSE 250 water company, Pennon Group, yields an attractive 7.4% dividend, but is this too good to be the case? No competition and a needed service, it seems stable, yet fines and regulatory pressures have forced its stock price down by 44%. Could this stock be a hidden gem or a risky bet? Pennon …
