The Bank of England has extended the deadline for its consultation on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to June 30. The original deadline was June 7, but the central bank said it needed more time to gather feedback on the issue of non-residents and the digital pound. The consultation paper, published in February, asked for views on several topics, including the design, distribution, and use...
The British government has unveiled a new strategy to boost the country’s semiconductor industry, with up to £1 billion ($1.2 billion) in government investment over the next decade. The strategy, announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday, aims to make Britain a We are a leading company specializing in designing, manufacturing, and utilizing semiconductors. Semiconductors are essential...
Britain leads the world in online gambling. In 2022, the value of the online gambling industry in Britain was £6.4 billion, more than any other country in the world. The growth of online gambling in Britain has been driven by several factors, including the increasing popularity of smartphones, the availability of high-speed Internet, and the government’s relatively light regulation of the...
UK immigration was to reach a record high of 606,000 in 2022, despite the Government’s pledge to reduce this number. The increase in migration was driven by several factors, including the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, the war in Ukraine and the Government’s plans to encourage workers and students to come to the UK. The Government is committed to doing so net migration by the tens of...
The Ooni Pizza Oven Bundle is a popular package that includes an Ooni Pizza Oven with various accessories and tools that can enhance your pizza-making experience. Ooni is a brand known for its portable and high-quality pizza ovens, which allow you to cook restaurant-quality pizzas in your backyard or outdoors. The company was established in 2012 by husband and wife team Kristian Tapaninahoe...
The European Commission (E.C.) said Microsoft had addressed their concerns on competition issues. It comes three weeks after the U.K. blocked the deal over concerns it would harm competition in the emerging cloud gaming business. It has divided regulators worldwide, but the proposed takeover is poised to be the largest deal in gaming history. Activision and Microsoft need approval from regulatory...
A lawsuit against Google over the transfer of medical information from a British hospital to the tech giant has been dismissed by a High Court judge. The claim was brought by Andrew Prismall, a patient at the Royal Free London NHS Trust, who alleged that his privacy had been breached when his data was shared with Google’s artificial intelligence business DeepMind Technologies. In 2015, the trust...
British-style gardens have their relevance, just like public parks. They provide several benefits, including: A place of everyday life to escape the hustle and bustle and relax. British-style gardens are often designed to be peaceful and tranquil, with winding paths, shady trees, and fragrant flowers. This makes them a great place to relax and de-stress. A place to connect with nature. British...
Rishi Sunak is discussing the threat of UK electric cars to the EU. The EU plans to introduce a new rule on July 1 requiring 55% of all new cars sold in the EU to be electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. This could make it more difficult for UK car manufacturers to sell their vehicles in the EU, as they would need to import more electric car parts from the bloc. Sunak has said that the government...
American and British Chinese food is very different, shocking and surprising many Americans when they first encountered British Chinese food. One of the main reasons for the difference is the history of Chinese immigration to the two countries. The first Chinese immigrants to the US came primarily from southern China in the 1840s. These immigrants brought their cuisine, which was based on...