Romanian judge grants 30-day extension of Tate detention
A Romanian official says a judge in Romania has granted prosecutors another request to extend by 30 days the arrest of Andrew Tate.
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London council halts forced installation of prepayment meters
Residents of Hathersage Court in Islington concerned they would be cut off from energy supplies this winterA council in London has halted the forced installation of prepayment meters after outrage from residents concerned they would be cut off from ene…
Crypto lender Genesis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in US
Firm is latest casualty in sector as cryptocurrencies contagion spreads after FTX collapseThe cryptocurrency lender Genesis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, becoming the latest victim of the shakeout in the digital asset market after the …
Sunak must come up with long-term growth plan, says Tesco boss
John Allan says it is needed to ensure UK economy recovers from cost of living crisisRishi Sunak must come up with a long-term growth plan to ensure the UK economy recovers from the cost of living crisis, the chair of Tesco has said.“The reality is man…
Google parent to cut 12,000 jobs in latest blow to tech sector
It is not yet clear how the cuts will impact Ireland – Google employs 7,000 people here
Google parent firm Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs worldwide
Company is latest large US tech player to announce sweeping job losses as global outlook weakensGoogle’s parent company is to cut 12,000 jobs worldwide as it becomes the latest large US tech firm to reduce its workforce after a pandemic-related hiring …
US heads for debt-ceiling standoff as House Republicans refuse to budge
Hard-right Republicans say no to ‘clean’ debt ceiling increase, raising dire possibility of US defaulting on financial obligations The US economy could be headed for a crisis manufactured by a handful of House Republicans.The treasury secretary, Janet …
Lloyds and Halifax to close 40 bank branches in England and Wales
Full list of site closures, which will start in April and carry on through into June this yearLloyds and Halifax have become the latest high street banks to announce more branch closures, affecting 40 sites, adding to an industry tally of more than 200…
Retail sales in Great Britain fall as shoppers rein in festive spending
Surprise December drop a result of cost of living crisis forcing people to cut budgets in run-up to ChristmasRetail sales in Great Britain unexpectedly fell in December as cost conscious consumers cut back on spending in the run-up to Christmas in resp…
Exxon’s predictions about the climate crisis may have increased its legal peril
Several US states say news that Exxon scientists predicted global heating accurately strengthens their lawsuits against companyFurther revelations of the extent of Exxon’s historical knowledge of the unfolding climate crisis may have deepened the legal…