Newsletter Apr 17, 2023

UK nurses prepared to strike until Christmas: union leader

Members of the union rejected a government pay offer on Friday and immediately announced an escalation in strike action.

G7 pledges to quit fossil fuels faster, but no new deadline

Britain and France had suggested a new goal of ending "unabated" coal power -- which does not take steps to offset emissions -- in G7 power grids this decade.

UK Government annouces £150 million investment into new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy

As part of its Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, the UK government has announced an investment package worth £150 million with commitments to 5G adoption and the development of 6G that will boast digital connectivity across the country.

Majority of UK investors unfamiliar with options outside ISAs, lacking knowledge about ETFs and IFISAs

A recent study shows that numerous UK investors are unaware of tax-efficient investment options such as ETFs, IFISAs and other products beyond traditional ISAs.

Europe's largest nuclear reactor enters service in Finland

Germany meanwhile officially ended decades of nuclear energy use by turning off its last three nuclear reactors on Saturday.

Microsoft's bid to buy games giant faces triple anti-trust threat

The British market is smaller than that of the United States or the European Union, but if the CMA blocks the Activision Blizzard takeover, Microsoft would probably have to back down.

Dollar rebounds on higher expectations for Fed hike in May

Against a basket of currencies, the U.S. dollar index rose 0.15% to 101.82, standing some distance away from Friday's one-year low of 100.78.

Oil holds above $80/bbl on OPEC+ cuts, traders eye China recovery

Oil prices edged up on Monday, supported by OPEC+'s plans to cut more output, while investors eyed Chinese economic data for signs of a demand recovery by the world's No.

The University of Warwick revealed as the best university for gaming in the UK

Findings from Uswitch have provided insight into the best UK universities for gamers, whilst Nick Baker has revealed the positives of gaming for students.

The Department of Education and UK government regulators accused of 'throttling online learning at birth'

Online learning technologies have experienced a spectacular soar over recent years. However, the UK government still believe that in-class teaching is the appropriate way to move forward.

Ticketmaster 'Eras Tour' lawsuit explained, how Innovator Award recipient Taylor Swift is a pioneer of change

Innovator of the year award winner Taylor Swift has inspired fans to take a stand against the Ticketmaster monopoly.

What happened with the Nestle E. coli outbreak in France?

Food suppliers need to demonstrate transparency across the global supply chain, with French health authorities confirming that the E. coli bacteria infection and complications were the cause of the death of a child.