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UK investment funds have received the green light for tokenization, marking a strategic move to harness blockchain technology within the asset management sector.

Canadians have a big appetite for Indian food.

A plan for how Vietnam will spend $15.5 billion to transition to cleaner energy has been finalized and will be announced formally at the COP28 climate conference, which begins in Dubai next week

Nissan will invest $1.4 billion to update its factory in northeast England to make electric versions of its two best-selling cars

bare-knuckle fight in the UK, a disturbing act of aggression reminiscent of the infamous 1997 Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield match unfolded. Just like Tyson, who infamously bit off a portion of Holyfield's ear during their bout, a fighter in the UK resorted to ear-biting in a bloody encounter described as a «no rules» brawl. According to the Daily Star, an unidentified bare-knuckle fighter decided to preserve his torn ear in a jar after the intense fight, shedding light on the growing trend of these unregulated matches in the UK.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus also known as RSV. The disease if not checked on time can turn out to be serious leading to hospitalization of the patient. The virus mostly affects young children with low immunity In the United Kingdom. Every year at the start of winter, especially early October the virus sets in and reaches its peak in December and January.

Meghan Markle's real reason for not attending the King's Coronation has finally been revealed. Prince Harry announced that he would attend his father’s crowning, but his wife Meghan would stay behind with their two children. Sources close to the planning to the coronation have told how Harry went through weeks of dialogue with Buckingham Palace aides, after signalling his intention to travel to the UK. The Duke is understood to have voiced concerns over his security situation and reception from his family were he to come to the May 6 event.

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's biggest high street bank Lloyds (LON:LLOY) is putting around 2,500 jobs at risk as part of a shake-up, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, amid a renewed push by lenders to slash costs.

gaming industry, PlayStation finds itself at the epicenter of a £6 billion lawsuit over the pricing strategy employed on the PlayStation Store. What initially began as a quest for compensation in 2022 on behalf of UK PlayStation owners has now snowballed into a significant legal showdown that could have far-reaching implications for gamers worldwide.

Djokovic said he confronted British fans because of their «disrespect» after Serbia beat Great Britain in the Davis Cup last eight on Thursday. The world number one guided Serbia to a 2-0 win by beating Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4 in the second singles rubber but then told a group of British fans to «learn how to behave» afterwards. Djokovic was enraged as some fans tried to drown out his victory speech with drums, which the superstar said he felt he had to respond to. «The entire match pretty much, there was disrespect but it's something I have to be prepared for in the Davis Cup,» Djokovic, 36, told reporters. «It's normal that fans step over the line and in the heat of the moment you react too and in a way show that you don't allow this kind of behaviour. »They can do whatever they want but I'm going to respond to that." During the match record 24-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic was annoyed by the same fans causing a disturbance and cupped his hand to his ear after winning a point in the second set. However his temper boiled over when they would not allow him to speak undisturbed after his convincing victory. «I was trying to talk and they purposely started to play the drums, to not let me talk,» he said. «They were trying to annoy me the entire match, so we had a little bit of a chat in the end.» Djokovic's victory pits him on a collision course with Italy's Jannik Sinner, whom he beat on Sunday in the ATP Finals to clinch his seventh title of the season. Sinner beat Djokovic in the group stage of that competition and the pair are set to meet again when Italy face Serbia in the Davis Cup semi-finals on Saturday. «Third time in a bit more than a week, it's gonna be great for tennis fans and for both Italian

JPMAM's Karen Ward, who was a founding member of the Economic Advisory Council

Raphael Varane, the 30-year-old veteran French central defender who also plays for English Premier League football club Manchester United is looking for a move away from the club, as his relationship with Erik Ten Hag, the current club manager, has been reported to be “practically broken down.” Signs of their relationship being under pressure could be understood when Ten Hag hinted that Varane had to fight for his place in the team as his defensive compatriot Harry McGuire has been performing well on the pitch. Ten Hag said on Thursday, McGuire “took his chance” when Varane was “absent” due to his injury. He also added that such “internal competition” is a normality in clubs which have a big stature like Manchester United. Furthermore, he stated that players have to “seize” their chance when it comes and other players have to fight for their place in the starting 11. According to reports, Varane’s relationship with Ten Hag broke down after this interview took place.

Laser Digital, a subsidiary of financial services giant Nomura, has launched an Ethereum Adoption Fund aimed at institutional investors, as announced on 9th November 2023. This fund, centered in London and Dubai, is a strategic move to bolster the presence of Ethereum in the investment portfolios of institutions, enhancing the digital asset's footprint in the global financial market.

Money Heist returning for a sixth season have surfaced, primarily originating from Facebook pages. However, a closer look reveals that these rumors lack a foundation in reality. Here's the truth behind the speculations.

Introduced at the brand’s biggest motorcycling festival, Motoverse 2023, the Himalayan will be available in three variants: Base, Pass and Summit. The latest bike also comes in five colour options. “Embarking on the creation of the new Himalayan, we immersed ourselves in the riding experiences of our community, engaging with globetrotters, explorers, and athletes. Informed by these insights and our own journey in the Himalayas, we retained the crucial elements of its DNA and worked on the areas for evolution in the new and evolved Himalayan which is absolutely purpose-built for the Himalayas," said Royal Enfield CEO, B Govindarajan. The Himalayan, which had its global debut at EICMA 2023 earlier this month, will go on sale in Europe in March 2024. Starting prices for the motorbike will be 5,750 pounds in the UK and 5900 euros in other European countries. The chief also announced a special Himalayan Adventure calendar to encourage and further foster its community of riders to explore more. Himalayan Adventure calendar for 2024- 2025

MNS style', the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has now warned shopkeepers that they would be fined Rs 2,000 per employee if they don’t put a marathi sign board by Saturday. The MNS had put up hoardings in part of the city that they would do ‘MNS style’ agitation on those shops that do not put up the signboards in Marathi by Saturday. The MNS style protest is a MNS warning that they would vandalise and do violence in the shops. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation has now said that they would begin fining shopkeepers from Monday if they haven’t put up signboards. November 25 was the deadline issued by the Supreme Court for the shopkeepers to put the Marathis signboards after the Federation of Retail Traders Association had approached the Supreme Court seeking to challenge a state government order of 2022 which had made it mandatory for all shops and establishments in the state to also display Marathi signboards on their shops along with the English signboards or fonts.

KPMG has reportedly frozen pay for 12,000 employees in the UK. According to a report by Financial Times, the bosses in KPMG has informed their employees that they would not receive a pay rise this year unless they were promoted.

Inheriting property and assets can be a pivotal moment for an individual in their financial journey. Whether it is a family home, real estate, or any other valuable property, it is a warm reminder that you are a loved and important person for someone to leave behind something. What may sour this feeling is the tax implications that may occur once you have received it. 

The paper came following the CMA’s decision to block the takeover of Activision by Microsoft, which received criticism and was eventually reversed.

The board unanimously recommened shareholders vote against the wind-up of the trust.

'Let us not be fooled into thinking the challenges faced by the likes of M&G and St James’s Place render the future of these structures a foregone conclusion.'