Greek stocks surge as government presents its reform plans
The Athens stock index surged 7% at market open as investors reacted to the new government's reform plans.Greece sent a list of its economic reforms to the European Commission, the European Central...
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Good morning! Here's what you need to know for Tuesday.1. Greece reportedly submitted its list of economic reforms, required to a secure a four-month loan extension, to the International Monetary Fund...
View ArticleApple has acquired London music software company Camel Audio (AAPL)
Apple has acquired London-based music technology company Camel Audio, according to a report by MacRumors.Camel Audio produced the Alchemy software suite, which included plugins, synths and effects to...
View Article10 things in tech you need to know today (AAPL, TWTR, GOOG)
Good morning! It's a bright start to the day in London. Here's the tech news you need to know this Tuesday.1. Apple is reportedly poaching battery experts from Samsung. They're being offered better pay...
View ArticleChallenger bank Aldermore will launch an IPO in March
Aldermore, the challenger bank that is ruffling Britain's biggest banks' feathers, plans to launch an IPO in March this year.The UK banking newcomer, which was only founded in 2009, confirmed in a...
View ArticleThe Oscars flops: TV audience drops 16%, tweets fall 47%
The 2015 Academy Awards on Sunday was full of moments that got viewers chatting: Lady Gaga’s stunning “Sound of Music” tribute, John Travolta being creepy, an amazing Tegan and Sara performance of...
View ArticleGoogle is banning porn on Blogger (GOOG)
Google is changing its content policy on Blogger. In a statement posted online, the company writes that from March 23 this year, users "won't be able to publicly share images and video that are...
View ArticleREPORT: Viacom is preparing for a round of job cuts following ratings and ad...
Viacom, owner of the Comedy Central and MTV cable TV networks, is preparing to lay off staff across the company following declines in both ratings and advertising sales as viewers continue to switch...
View ArticlePolice bust North Korean defector webcam sex trafficking ring
For North Koreans, the promise of defection can be a lifeline — an escape from the notoriously authoritarian and reclusive hermit state. Organised gangs specialise in smuggling those desperate to leave...
View ArticleThe 10 things in advertising you need to know today
Good morning. Here's everything you need to know in the world of advertising today.1. The Oscars was a flop. TV ratings were down 16%, while tweets fell 47% year-on-year.2. MTV and Comedy Central owner...
View ArticlePayday lender Wonga cutting 325 jobs to save £25 million
Britain's biggest payday lender Wonga revealed it is cutting hundreds of jobs over the next two years, on the same day as a major Competition Markets Authority (CMA) announcement.Wonga told Business...
View ArticleThe British oil sector just had its worst year since the 1970s
In 2014, the British oil industry had its worst performance in 40 years. A new report published today by Oil and Gas UK, the industry lobby group, said that "rising costs, taxes and inadequate...
View ArticleHere's the ridiculously detailed reason HSBC's Stuart Gulliver needed his...
It is embarrassing enough that HSBC CEO Stuart Gulliver was caught keeping £5 million in a Swiss bank account. But once you know why that money was in there, the situation looks even more ridiculous.No...
View ArticleApple is adding a 'Concierge' service to its Genius Bar that prioritises...
Apple is going to make big changes on its shop floors by tweaking the way it handles customer problems.The company is aiming to improve the way it operates its Genius Bar operation by launched a...
View ArticleMysterious drones were spotted flying over the US embassy and Eiffel Tower at...
At least five drones were spotted early Tuesday, while it was still dark, flying over landmarks in Paris, the BBC reports.The unmanned planes were first seen flying near to the US Embassy, and later...
View ArticleOECD: The UK is speeding away from the rest of Europe
Britain has got used to the narrative of pessimism since the credit crunch with the country's economy struggling to regain its pre-crisis verve. That now looks set to change.A new report released today...
View ArticleAldermore's CEO told us how his IPO will capitalise on Britain's new hatred...
Challenger bank Aldermore confirmed its plans to launch an IPO in March this year.The UK banking newcomer, which was only founded in 2009, is set to list at a value of between £600 million to £650...
View ArticleThis chart tells you everything you need to know about what's wrong with the...
The OECD has released its latest survey of the UK economy and here's one thing it found — the UK housing market is messed up.And here's why: Since the 1970 the total number of houses has been falling...
View ArticleAtletico duo aim to keep goals flowing in Leverkusen
Leverkusen (Germany) (AFP) - Atletico Madrid arrive at Bayer Leverkusen for Wednesday's Champions League last 16, first leg, clash hoping for a sixth straight clean-sheet in Europe, with Mario...
View ArticleUnidentified drones reappear over Paris during night
Paris (AFP) - Unidentified drones flew over Paris for a second night in a row, police said Wednesday in the latest mystery appearance of unmanned aircraft over major sites in France.At least five...
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