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Payment protocol Ripple has recently applied for a registration as a crypto asset firm with the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a spokesperson for the firm told Cointelegraph. The company is also seeking a payments license in Ireland as part of its massive investment in the region.

₹1,189 crore($145 million) London mansion linked to Russian property investor Andrey Goncharenko in one of the UK capital’s biggest residential deals in recent years, Bloomberg reported on 22 July. Ruia's family office purchased the Hanover Lodge mansion overlooking Regent’s Park at 150 Park Road in July through a sale of the home’s Gibraltar-incorporated holding company, the report added.

Ravi Ruia bought a £113 million ($145 million) London mansion linked to Russian property investor Andrey Goncharenko in one of the UK capital’s biggest residential deals in recent years. The family office of Ruia, who co-owns investment firm Essar Group, purchased the Hanover Lodge mansion overlooking Regent’s Park at 150 Park Road this month through a sale of the home’s Gibraltar-incorporated holding company, according to a person familiar with the matter. The mansion was owned as recently as two years ago by Goncharenko, the former deputy chief executive officer of Gazprom Invest Yug, a subsidiary of the Russian state-run energy firm. He bought the property’s outstanding lease in 2012 from Conservative Party peer Rajkumar Bagri for £120 million, the person said. The property “is under construction and became available at a price which makes it an attractive investment for the family office,” William Rego, a spokesperson for the Ruia family office, said in an emailed statement. The deal was first reported by the Financial Times.

The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters is entering its second week with no sign of a swift ending

A report critical of British police says officers should not have used counter-terrorism laws to detain a French publisher in London earlier this year

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to London this weekend, featuring a stellar fight card with the heavyweight clash between Tom Aspinall and Marcin Tybura taking centerstage. Aspinall, known for his dominant display against Alexander Volkov over a year ago, is back in action after recovering from a nasty knee injury he sustained in a bout against Curtis Blaydes. With his sights set on a world title shot, the 30-year-old British fighter is prepared to overcome Tybura in what promises to be a career-defining night. Alongside Aspinall's redemption quest, co-headliner Molly McCann is also seeking her moment of triumph. Her defeat to rising star Erin Blanchfield left her in the dark abyss, but she aims to make a bold statement by securing victory against Julija Stoliarenko.

₹16,011 from ₹17,955 crore in the corresponding period last year. Post the announcement of Q1 results, the global depository receipts (GDRs) of RIL dipped by over 6% in London Stock Exchange trading.

Deutsche BankpromotedNicola Atkinson, its chief operating officer in the UK and Ireland, to interim chief executive for the countries following Tiina Lee's move to Citigroup. Atkinson, who has worked at the German lender since 2005, will take on the CEO position on an interim basis. Atkinson was latterly COO for the UK and Ireland, having taken the role in 2018 after stints in corporate finance and regulatory relationship management at Deutsche Bank.

Hollywood actors and screenwriters is entering its second week with no sign that a swift ending will be achieved. For a week, actors including household names like Tina Fey, Kevin Bacon and wife Kyra Sedgwick, Rosario Dawson, David Duchovny and other stars have joined working class performers and writers on picket lines outside studios and corporate offices of streaming giants Amazon, MAX and Netflix.

By Nell Mackenzie

LONDON (Reuters) — The peak holiday season is gearing up, but school's not quite out for summer in financial markets.

Cillian Murphy hung up the phone in disbelief when Christopher Nolan called him for playing the lead role in the special film Oppenheimer. The talented Irish actor has been a consistent presence in Nolan's films for nearly two decades, often taking on supporting roles. However, in 'Oppenheimer,' Nolan entrusted him with the lead role, marking a significant shift in their collaboration. Back in 2003, Murphy had his first encounter with Nolan when he was invited to audition not just for a role in the Batman movie but specifically for the iconic character of Batman himself. Though Murphy knew he wasn't the right fit for the Dark Knight, he saw this as an opportunity to meet the director behind «Insomnia» and «Memento.» The meeting went exceptionally well, and from there, Murphy's collaboration with Nolan took off. He tapped into a sinister intensity to portray the corrupt psychiatrist Dr. Crane/Scarecrow, a character who would make appearances in all three Batman films. Nolan continued to entrust Murphy with significant roles, casting him as the conflicted heir in «Inception» and a traumatized soldier in «Dunkirk.» Their professional relationship has since blossomed, leading to remarkable cinematic achievements.

Magashlin Chetty (pictured), will support the managers of the €369.1m (£320.6m) Nomura European High Yield Bond strategy.

Mid-market investment bank Alantra has hired another dealmaker for its financial institutions group in Europe, continuing a hiring spree that has added 20 senior bankers this year.

Arshad Khan, fondly known as «The Blue-eyed Chaiwala,» captured the hearts of people worldwide a few years ago when a photograph of him selling tea at a Sunday bazaar in Islamabad went viral in 2016. Today, he stands proud as he accomplishes a remarkable feat — the opening of his very own café in London. With his dream now a reality, Khan's café, named 'Cafe Chaiwala,' stands tall on Ilford Lane in East London, an area bustling with a dense population of Asians, particularly Pakistanis, Indians, and Bangladeshis.

BBC staff in Cairo have concluded their three-day strike for equal pay with colleagues across the Middle East but threatened future collective action if their demands are not met

The Victorian government is locked in a “delicate” negotiation in London over breaking the Commonwealth Games contract, which could cost as much as $2 billion, according to the state opposition and legal experts.

You might know a Covid-19 super-dodger who was infected with the virus but didn’t get sick. Their luck could be written in their genes. A DNA variation that affects the immune system can boost a person’s odds of avoiding Covid-19 symptoms, a study found.

Susan Hall, a prominent figure in London politics, has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the upcoming London mayoral election in May 2024. As the deputy leader and former leader of the London Assembly Conservatives, Hall brings a wealth of experience. In a two-horse race against opponent Mozammel Hossain, she emerged victorious with 57% of the vote. Now, Hall is determined to defeat the incumbent mayor, Sadiq Khan, and offer Londoners the change they need. After securing 57% of the vote, Susan Hall expressed her gratitude for the support she received and emphasized her commitment to bringing positive change to London. As the Conservative candidate, she said she intends to tackle critical issues such as crime, the housing crisis, and the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Safety is a top priority said, Hall, and she plans to establish a dedicated team within the Metropolitan Police to track down and apprehend muggers and burglars.

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Richard Cooper’s phone is a something of an early alarm bell for the global economy. Lately, it’s been ringing a lot.