By Lars Mucklejohn European fintech and neobank Bunq has applied for a UK electronic money institution (EMI) licence as it looks to capture market share from the likes of Revolut and Monzo ahead of a potential IPO. Bunq, Europe’s second largest neobank…
PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and former Coinbase figure invest in the Enhanced Games, a drug friendly Olympics alternative
By Matt Hardy The billionaire co-founder of PayPal Peter Thiel has invested in the drug friendly alternative to the Olympics, the Enhanced Games. The Enhanced Games has promised the freedom to use banned substances that are not allowed in much of elite…
High interest rates hurt but they might just be the medicine UK productivity sorely needs
By James Sproule A post Global Financial Crisis policy of zero interest rates has facilitated investments which deliver poor returns, writes James Sproule Productivity is often seen as the key for sustainable growth. But it is hardly a secret that Brit…
Pakistan Elections: Caretaker PM says political parties manifestos ‘lack economic foresight’
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 30 (ANI): Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over the manifestos released by the political parties for general elections and said that no political party has presented…
Southern German solar panels were country’s most productive in 2023
German energy company E.ON said Tuesday that solar power systems in southern Germany were the most productive in Germany in 2023. An average rooftop solar system generated more electricity in southern states of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Saarland t…
“If investigative agency fails to take action, I will intervene…”: WB Governor on Sheikh Shahjahan
North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) [India], January 30 (ANI): Coming down heavily on Trinamool Congress’ absconding leader, Sheikh Shahjahan, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday said that time must be given to Investigative agency to take actio…
西川のりおさん、松本人志氏擁護の芸人に苦言「内側からもの言うな。『お世話になった』は論点違う」
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Bayer faces Australian test with judge to decide whether weedkiller caused cancer
By Peter Hobson CANBERRA (Reuters) – An Australian court on Tuesday heard closing arguments in a class action lawsuit alleging that a weedkiller produced by Bayer caused cancer, the first such case in Australia to reach this stage. Bayer has already pa…
Biden’s advisor and China’s Foreign Minister discussed war in Ukraine
The United States National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, discussed a range of issues, including the Russian war against Ukraine, with State Councilor, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi during a closed meeting, stated White H…
Biden’s advisor and China’s Foreign Minister discussed war in Ukraine
The United States National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, discussed a range of issues, including the Russian war against Ukraine, with State Councilor, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi during a closed meeting, stated White H…