The idea of owning an electric car was something futuristic. The concept of people’s silent rides, zero emissions, and avoiding the petrol pump was loved by people. However, it was not that difficult to get…
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Opening a trading account is the first step toward participating in global financial markets. It allows individuals to access various instruments, from stocks and commodities to currencies and indices. The process might seem technical at…
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For Katherine Rosecrans, leadership started long before the boardroom. Growing up in Edina, Minnesota, she learned early how to balance teamwork and strategy as a varsity softball catcher and team captain. “Softball taught me more…
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Teams ship more when work feels simple, steady, and easy to start. Days move faster when the path from “request” to “done” is short, screens load quickly, and handoffs do not require guesswork. The core…
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Sir Tony Blair has urged Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to ditch his 2030 clean power target and cut green levies as his think tank warns that current climate policies are driving up costs for homes…
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London Stock Exchange seals £170m deal with 11 global banks to strengthen post-trade operations
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has secured a £170 million investment from 11 of the world’s largest banks, strengthening its post-trade operations and deepening ties with key industry partners. The investment, announced alongside the…
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Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has warned that the UK’s financial system is “not prepared” to withstand the growing wave of geopolitical and cyber threats facing the global economy. Speaking…
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The government has approved the long-awaited reopening of the Oxford Cowley rail branch line, marking a major milestone in plans to transform the Oxford-Cambridge corridor into what ministers call “Europe’s Silicon Valley.” The £155 million…
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Oxford AI startup Astut raises £1.6m to tackle ‘never-before-seen’ business crises with explainable AI
Astut, an Oxford University spinout developing AI for unprecedented decision-making, has raised £1.6 million in seed funding to help businesses and institutions navigate crises and high-stakes challenges where no historical data exists. The round was…
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Rise in people and firms cancelling private medical insurance as tax squeeze bites: “The numbers no longer stack up”
Financial advisers across the UK are warning of a growing trend in private medical insurance (PMI) cancellations as businesses and households tighten their belts in the face of rising taxes, inflation and economic uncertainty. During…