It is a known fact that hardware start-ups rarely succeed. Investors will not have forgotten the infamous story of Pebble, a smartwatch which raised over $10 million on crowdfunding site Kickstarter, eventuating in a total of $59 million following venture capitalists investments due to the
Leading financial services provider CGS-CIMB and private capital platform iSTOX announced today the issuance of a short-term debt instrument in the form of digital securities. The S$150-million (or US$112-million ) multi-tranche commercial paper will be used to fund operating expenses and near-term obligations of CGS-CIMB.
Care England, the largest representative body for independent providers of adult social care, has made its submission to the NHS consultation on the 21-22 National Tariff Payment System making several key points on behalf of the adult social care sector and how the National Tariff
The charming galactic smuggler, Han Solo, has taken the crown as Britain’s favourite Star Wars character of all time, according to new research revealed on Star Wars Day (May 4th). The study, by Showcase Cinemas, shows that almost a quarter of the UK (22%) voted
Combining news of the UK government’s commitments to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035, with the search volume of “house plants” and related phrases on google increasing by 114%, villageheating.co.uk has used research data to provide an expert study on the number of houseplants needed to offset the CO2
A S-Pedelec with a fully frame-integrated ABS system that combines design, functionality and safety: the new Stromer ST5 ABS is equipped with the anti-lock braking system by Blubrake – increased safety with no compromise on design. The forward-looking solution of the Swiss company won the
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today proposed new rules to require pension providers to ‘nudge’ consumers to Pension Wise in order to benefit from guidance before they access their defined contribution pension savings. This includes booking an appointment with Pension Wise if the consumer
Award-winning multimedia artist Amrita Sethi will unveil her first 3D waveform Voice Note Art concept, “What The NFT?!” (WTNFT?!), on 7th May during an online exhibition hosted by NFT marketplace Terra Virtua. Two limited editions of the artwork will be auctioned immediately afterwards during a
Take-home grocery sales in the UK rose 5.7% in the 12 weeks to 18 April, new data from Kantar has shown, with the research firm noting that consumer confidence appears to be increasing amidst a relaxation of social restrictions. With buoyancy returning to in-store grocery,
1. Renovations and building work Allowing builders and decorators to come in and out of your home could affect the terms of your home insurance policy. If they can access your home when you’re not there, your insurer might consider this reckless if valuable possessions