HSBC Holdings, one of Britain’s biggest high street banks and Europe’s largest lender by market value, is preparing to kick off a hunt for its next chairman. Sky News has learnt that HSBC’s board has appointed headhunters to orchestrate the recruitment of a successor to Mark Tucker, who has held the post since 2017. City
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla increasing its sale incentives, a potential new EV credit in California, Rivian’s new factory gets funded, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by Huffy Bicycles, a household name in micromobility. For a limited
Sometimes, there can be an overwhelming amount of negativity and noise on Wall Street. To counter that, Jim Cramer has said investors should not lose sight of what can go right for their stocks. That doesn’t mean ignoring risks and investing on autopilot. It does mean investors should remember the wall of worry can be
Kate Nash has a message for critics: “Not all heroes wear capes. Some just sell pictures of their bum.” The singer’s bum jokes pepper the conversation, but her arse – as she says – highlights a very serious point. “The music industry is failing. It’s failing its artists, and soon it’s going to be failing
Paul Gutierrez Close Paul Gutierrez ESPN Staff Writer Paul Gutierrez joined NFL Nation in 2013 and serves as its Las Vegas Raiders reporter. He has a multi-platform role – writing on ESPN.com, television appearances on NFL Live and SportsCenter, and podcast and radio appearances. Before coming to ESPN, Gutierrez spent three years at CSN Bay Area as a multi-platform
I have watched hundreds of hours of parliamentary debates in my long time covering Westminster and I can honestly say that the five hours of discussion I witnessed in the Commons on Friday were some of the most memorable, moving and humane exchanges I have ever seen. Because this bear pit of a debating chamber
Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterNov 29, 2024, 05:01 PM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Open Extended Reactions Dakota Ditcheva had more than her fair share of haters over the course of the 2024 PFL season — and she left them all unsatisfied in the
An American football player has died a month after suffering a head-on-head collision during a college game. Medrick Burnett Jr was playing for Alabama A&M University against Alabama State University on 26 October – the day before his birthday – when the severe injury occurred. His sister said on his GoFundMe page that the 20-year-old
Former Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has been ordered to pay £1.8m in tax. The Ron Weasley actor lost a legal battle with HM Revenue and Customs in 2019 and was ordered to pay the sum following an investigation into his tax return from the 2011-12 tax year. Grint had received a £4.5m sum from
Chinese scientists are reportedly racing against time to protect potatoes, a vital global food crop, from the adverse effects of climate change. Research conducted under the International Potato Center (CIP) in Beijing is said to have revealed alarming reductions in potato yields when exposed to higher temperatures. Potatoes grown in simulated conditions, replicating future climate
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Consumers beware: With bitcoin trading solidly over $90,000 this month and closing in on the $100,000 level, cybercriminals will be circling the wagons. “This is going to create a lot of FOMO and a lot of urgency around investing in bitcoin and paying with bitcoin,” said Eva Velasquez, president
Eli Lederman, ESPN Staff WriterNov 29, 2024, 11:52 AM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. Open Extended Reactions Four-star 2026 Michigan quarterback pledge Brady Hart has flipped his commitment to Texas A&M
We are less than a month away from the official public launch of NIO’s new ultra-affordable EV sub-brand, Firefly, but before that happens, we’ve got our best look at the marque’s first model to date. Recent spy images in China captured a camouflaged look at the side profile of the new Firefly EV, which appears
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested a ceasefire deal could be struck if Ukrainian territory he controls could be taken “under the NATO umbrella” – allowing him to negotiate the return of the rest later “in a diplomatic way”. In an interview with Sky News’s chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay, the Ukrainian president was asked to respond to
In this article BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT “Make Bitcoin Great Again” hats displayed for sale at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, US, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Former US President Trump used to be a crypto critic but in recent weeks adopted a much friendlier stance alongside the sector’s emergence
The BBC licence fee will increase in line with inflation each year until 2027, the government has announced. It will mean bills will rise by £5, or an extra 42p a month, from April next year – bringing the total cost of a TV licence to £174.50. The hike comes after a £10.50 rise brought
A discovery in Kenya has revealed that Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, two distinct hominin species, coexisted 1.5 million years ago, according to reports. According to a study published in the journal Science on Thursday, the footprints were uncovered at Koobi Fora near Lake Turkana in 2021. These findings suggest that these two species not
The owner of the UK’s largest natural gas storage site has warned of depleted stocks by the end of winter due to early cold weather and a lack of wind power. Centrica, which operates the Rough facility in the North Sea, said stocks could be lower compared to previous years due to higher demand. It
The assisted dying bill, put forward by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, has passed its second reading in the Commons with a majority of 55. In total, there were 330 votes in favour and 275 against. Forty-six MPs did not vote. See how your MP voted with our look-up. This was a rare “free vote”, meaning
Assisted dying could become legal in England and Wales after the bill was backed by MPs in a historic vote. Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill received 330 yes votes compared to 275 noes at its second reading in the House of Commons – a majority of 55. Politics Live: MPs voting
Heidi Alexander has been appointed the new transport secretary after Louise Haigh stepped down over a criminal conviction. The Swindon South MP had been serving as a justice minister until her promotion today, and worked as Sadiq Khan’s deputy transport mayor between 2018-2021. Politics Live: Landmark assisted dying debate under way Ms Haigh resigned after
Around half the UK’s mortgage holders face paying higher rates over the next three years, the Bank of England has warned, while sounding alarm over the potential impact of Donald Trump’s looming return to the White House. Its latest financial stability report – released twice a year – showed 4.4 million homes were set to
Violent protests have erupted in Georgia over its ruling party’s decision to put talks on the country’s longstanding bid to join the EU back until 2028. Police in riot gear used a water cannon, tear gas and pepper spray as they ordered crowds of protesters on the streets of Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, to disperse. Pictures
Ralph Fiennes has admitted he has taken the “paycheck role” now and again during his career. The renowned British actor, who stars in the new religious and political drama Conclave, told Sky News it is human nature when actors “succumb to cynicism” for “monetary gain” – but it doesn’t mean the industry as a whole
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As you enjoy time with your loved ones enjoying full meals, we have a few select Green Deals for you to browse at your leisure, starting with Blix’s Black Friday sale that is taking up to $700 off a selection of e-bikes starting from $1,399 with 30% accessory discounts, some free gear,
Dame Prue Leith believes her son would have a “different attitude” towards assisted dying had he watched his uncle or father die – as she did. The broadcaster, best known for The Great British Bake Off, urged members to “vote for change” as the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is set to be
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has admitted pleading guilty to an offence connected with misleading the police while a parliamentary candidate in 2014, Sky News can reveal. Sky News understands Ms Haigh appeared at Camberwell Green Magistrates’ Court six months before the 2015 general election, after making a false report to officers that her mobile phone
The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York has been disrupted by protests over the conflict in Gaza for the second year running. The steady rain drenching the city didn’t put New Yorkers off celebrating the 98th running of the event, with ponchos and umbrellas much in evidence amid the traditional assortment of balloons,
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft has begun deploying its scientific instruments during its journey to Jupiter. The probe, launched on October 14, 2023 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Centre, is set to study Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons. Europa is believed to possess a subsurface ocean, potentially harbouring conditions suitable for life.
Happy Thanksgiving y’all! With the holiday officially here and bellies being filled throughout the day, we’ve got our annual collection of Black Friday Green Deals coming right along with it. The savings train has long been in full swing across multiple online marketplaces, and to help out with your seasonal shopping needs, we’ve rounded up
A view shows the logo of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) during the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 13, 2024. Maxim Shemetov | Reuters The OPEC+ oil alliance postponed a meeting to decide the next steps of its crude production strategy to Dec. 5, two delegate sources told
There’s a veneer of normality to life in Ukraine’s major cities if you ignore the air raid sirens, the booming sounds of anti-aircraft fire, the threatening buzz of drones passing overhead, and the darkened streets of neighbourhoods taking their turn as part of rolling power cuts affecting all of Ukraine. As I say, if you
In this article ASML-NL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An ASML icon is being displayed on a circuit board, alongside the flags of the USA and China, in this photo illustration taken in Brussels, Belgium, on January 4, 2024. Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of key global semiconductor equipment firms jumped
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