London was once again the UK’s fastest growing region, according to a new survey, helping to drive a continued uptick in business activity across the country. Natwest’s London purchasing managers’ …
May 2024
Guess who’s back? RWA Tokenization
Each month, Jasper De Maere, Head of Research at Outlier Ventures, will zoom in on trends and events happening in cryptocurrency and the broader ecosystem across public and private markets. …
The Notebook: Facial recognition CCTV is Orwellian. But it also doesn’t work
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch, takes the pen to talk increasing CCTV surveillance, bank spying powers, and the …
Building Blocks: decoding crypto jargon part two: 9 must-know terms
Every week Blockchain Sensei will be walking you through the basics of blockchain technology. Consider this your crash course in all things web3! The world of cryptocurrencies can be daunting …
Havertz vows to become Spurs fan after Arsenal take Premier League title race down to wire
Kai Havertz vowed to become “the biggest fan of Tottenham ever” after Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Manchester United ensured the Premier League title race will go down to the last …
Djokovic set for head injury tests after being struck in Rome ahead of French Open
Novak Djokovic will undergo head injury tests after he was struck with a bottle at the Italian Open on the eve of the French Open. The Serbian was signing autographs …
Russia finds huge oil and gas reserves in British Antarctic territory
Russia has found huge oil and gas reserves in British Antarctic territory, potentially leading to drilling in the protected region. The reserves uncovered contain around 511bn barrels worth of oil, …
Sir Paul Smith takes aim at tourist tax as foreign shoppers ditch Mayfair for Milan
Fashion legend Sir Paul Smith has joined the long list of business figures frustrated by the scrapping of VAT-free shopping for international visitors. The 77-year old designer, who founded his …
Anglo American shareholders push for faster turnaround plan after BHP takeover swoop
Anglo American’s largest shareholders are pushing the company to speed up the publication of its turnaround plan as they brace for another takeover swoop from Aussie rival BHP. FTSE 100-listed …
Halting arms exports to Israel ‘unwise’ warns David Cameron
UK foreign secretary Lord David Cameron has opposed halting arms exports to Israel, saying it is “not a wise path” as it could risk strengthening Hamas. The former British Prime …