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21.04.2022 - 17:06
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Russian caviar and diamonds hit by fresh UK sanctions
The UK has slapped Russia with more sanctions, targeting military leaders as well as goods like caviar and diamonds.Azatbek Omurbekov, a lieutenant colonel nicknamed “the butcher of Bucha”, was one of the Russian army leaders hit by the new sanctions, according to the UK. Britain will increase tariffs by 35% on Russian and Belarussian goods, …
21.04.2022 - 16:58
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Sky News
Chinese behemoth Tencent takes stake in UK fintech Previse
Tencent Holdings, the Chinese technology behemoth, is adding to its interests in British fintech start-ups by taking a stake in Previse, a fast-growing player in business payments.Sky News understands that an arm of Tencent is leading a Series B funding round for Previse that will raise just over £10m. Sources said the fundraising would value …
21.04.2022 - 16:29
Business
Sky News
Elon Musk secures £35.6bn funding for Twitter takeover attempt
Elon Musk has secured the financing for his takeover bid of Twitter, including £16.1bn of his own fortune, according to a new regulatory filing on Thursday.The remainder of the funding, amounting to more than £19.5bn, will be provided through two debt commitment letters offering a series of loans from Morgan Stanley Senior Funding. Twitter has …
21.04.2022 - 15:04
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Sea Sanctuary Champions Blue Spaces for Easing Post-Covid Loneliness
Sea Sanctuary, a mental health charity in Cornwall, welcomes loneliness as the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, as they believe more people than ever are feeling isolated in the aftermath of the pandemic. With social lives put on hold due to multiple lockdowns, periods of isolation and working from home, the impact on …
21.04.2022 - 14:44
Business
Euro News
Elon Musk secures $46.5 billion funding for Twitter purchase and is exploring a tender offer
21.04.2022 - 14:18
Business
Sky News
Disney caught in crossfire of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ row
The culture wars have torn the United States apart – and one of America’s biggest and most famous companies has been caught in the crossfire.The entertainment giant Walt Disney is being punished for intervening in one particular cultural row. Early last month, the state of Florida passed legislation restricting teaching about sexual orientation and gender …
21.04.2022 - 11:57
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Sky News
Asda owners plan to create 32,000 jobs through EG Group food expansion
EG Group, the petrol station and food retail business run by Asda’s owners, has announced plans to create 32,000 jobs globally over the next five years, with the bulk of them in the UK.The company, owned by brothers Zuber and Mohsin Issa and private equity group TDR Capital, said its expansion would include 22,700 new …
21.04.2022 - 11:42
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Cleantech startup ‘Greener’ raises further £113K, supercharging growth of sustainability matchmaking platform
Building on a £142K pre-seed round the UK startup raised £113K from one of the country’s largest early-stage investors, innovation-focused SFC Capital. Bath, 21 April 2022 – A year on from the platform’s official launch, the sustainability startup Greener successfully closed their bridge round with £113,000 of venture capital funding. As the team works to …
21.04.2022 - 11:00
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Bio-Thermo chips available in UK for first time – no contact temperature scanning for infectious disease control possible by linking Bio-Thermo chip to EquiTrace app
Bio-Thermo® microchips for horses available in UK for the first time – linked to EquiTrace app, temperature taking fast and easy – a breakthrough in screening for infectious diseases bio-thermo® microchips enable contactless temperature taking when linked to EquiTrace appMerck Bio-Thermo® chips available for the first time in the UKKinsale Stud in Yorkshire says early …
21.04.2022 - 10:33
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Capital City Electrical Services Launches New Website
Capital City Electrical Services (CCES) is delighted to announce the launch of its brand new website. With more people than ever before relying on the internet to find services, a strong digital presence is crucial. The new CCES website is designed to provide customers with a more intuitive and enhanced customer browsing experience. CCES believe …
21.04.2022 - 10:29
Business
Sky News
Sport stars back Chelsea bid, Tesla shares jump and the chancellor is in Washington
Sky’s Ian King gets an exclusive from our city editor, Mark Kleinman, about the famous sports stars backing one of the bids to takeover Chelsea FC from Roman Abramovich.He’ll also get some analysis on the rise of Tesla’s sales.:: Listen and subscribe to The Ian King Business Podcast here. Advertisement
21.04.2022 - 10:26
Business
Business Live
Churchill China hails ‘strong recovery’ as revenues reach £60.8 million
Ceramics manufacturer Churchill China has hailed a ‘strong recovery’ after recording revenues of more than £60 million. For the 12 months to December 31, 2021, the Stoke-on-Trent company saw revenue climb to £60.8 million from £36.4 million in 2020, while operating profit rose to £6.1 million from just £900,000 the previous year. The firm says …
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