Nvidia in talks to be anchor investor in Arm flotation, say reports Semiconductor powerhouse could invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Cambridge-based firm The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023
Five options to get the UK back to 2% inflation Bank of England (BoE) governor Andrew Bailey has said inflation will fall “markedly” this year, as he signalled that the central bank is likely to raise interest rates once again in an attempt to reach its 2% inflation target. The Week · Jul 12, 2023
What’s causing China’s deflation crisis? China’s economy is teetering on the brink of a deflation crisis as its recovery from the pandemic stalls. The Week · Jul 11, 2023
Jeremy Hunt reveals he was refused Monzo bank account Chancellor says barriers to careers in public life must be removed after being refused account ‘as a politically exposed person’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023
South East Water spent more on dividends and debt than infrastructure Company criticised after 6,000 households were left without running water last month The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023
3 keys to peace as the war in Ukraine hits 500 days Will Ukrainian advances lead to peace, or nuclear escalation? Axios · Jul 7, 2023
David Adjaye steps back from Holocaust memorial after misconduct claims Acclaimed architect, whose firm is designing London memorial, accused of sexual assault and harassment by three women The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023
Wayne Sleep at 75: ‘Did Rudolf Nureyev pinch my bum? More than that’ He danced with ballet’s legends, partied with Freddie Mercury, and became a household name. As he celebrates his birthday with a gala performance, the 5ft 2in dynamo looks back at an action-packed life The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023
Apple Vision Pro production only 10% of predictions – is it giving up on 3D camera already? The Financial Times reports that Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality glasses are facing serious setbacks in production Digital Camera World · Jul 5, 2023
Why aren’t soaring interest rates bringing down inflation? Rishi Sunak has blamed the high number of fixed-rate mortgages for his government’s failure to bring down inflation. The Week · Jul 5, 2023
Private equity is failing water companies again. Get these firms back on the stock market Listing would allow the market to be admirably brutal – inflicting pain on the owners and forcing management changes The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023
People are finally waking up to the truth about our economy This is the latest newsletter from Scotonomics. To receive the email direct to your inbox every Tuesday for free, click here. The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023
Apple Makes "Major Cuts" to Vision Pro Production Plans, Says Report Apple's production plans for the Vision Pro appear to have been severely cut back, according to industry leaks. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 4, 2023
Netflix could soon release new targeted ads that are like mini TV shows Fed up seeing the same old ads? Netflix is working on a smart solution that could make ads worth watching TechRadar · Jul 4, 2023
The Week · Jul 4, 2023 How Gibraltar became the last frontier of Brexit Talks over the status of Gibraltar, its relationship with the EU and its land border arrangement with Spain have stalled as long-term tussles over the sovereignty of the British overseas territory have flared up.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 3, 2023 Apple Vision Pro production reportedly cut by more than 50% — what we know Apple has reportedly cut shipment targets for the Vision Pro headset after production bottlenecks at its Chinese manufacturer.
France 24 · Jul 3, 2023 Zelensky calls for upgraded air defences after deadly Russian drone strike in north Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a major upgrade of anti-aircraft defences after Russian drones killed at least two people in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy on Monday. Earlier, Zelensky made a joint call for the extension of the Black Sea grain deal with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Follow…
The Week · Jun 29, 2023 Dear England review: James Graham ‘hits the back of the net’ once again Since 1966, the England men’s football team has had an unerring ability to dash a nation’s dreams, said Andrzej Lukowski in Time Out. So a play about the squad’s supposed “resurrection” under manager Gareth Southgate feels “potentially hubristic” – and at risk of “dangerously overhyping a gifted man who still…
The Week · Jun 27, 2023 Litquidity: the financial ‘meme-lord’ taking Wall Street by storm A financial meme account run by an anonymous former Wall Street banker has become essential viewing for hundreds of thousands of people in the industry.
Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2023 OPINION - Keir Starmer has a big poll lead – does he need a vision too? Last weekend, the FT’s Janan Ganesh raised all manner of hackles (again) with a pop quiz on Asian history. To that end, let’s do something similar but for Labour politicians.
The Week · Jun 22, 2023 Will interest rates come down again? The Bank of England has increased its base interest rate from 4.5% to 5% in a bid to tame inflation. It is the 13th hike in row and the highest the rate has been for 15 years.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2023 CBI frozen out of meetings with other leading UK business lobby groups Efforts to regain place at intersection of business and government after scandal hampered by refusals to engage
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2023 Nadine Dorries wrongly claims Boris Johnson was ‘top of his year’ at university Dorries said she was quitting ‘with immediate effect’ last Friday after a bust-up with Mr Sunak over Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list
The Week · Jun 16, 2023 The ousting of Crispin Odey After making hundreds of millions of pounds “betting on Brexit” in 2016, Crispin Odey took to the BBC to boast of his accomplishments. “I still think tomorrow they’re gonna take it all away from me,” he said with a laugh. His fears may now be realised, said the Financial Times…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023 Crispin Odey's hedge fund moves to break itself up after harassment accusations The scandal-hit hedge fund set up by Crispin Odey is being broken up as it confirmed talks to transfer some of its funds to rival firms amid an…