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Caught in the FTX storm: how a crypto high-flyer fell to Earth
Mastercard has cuts its ties with the Maps payments app run by British-educated cryptocurrency tycoon Alex Grebnev, who was backed by Sam Bankman-Fried, amid a row over Russian users
Alex Lawson
26, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM

Fears that UK’s net zero strategy will be blown off course by oil and gas pressures
The UK government presentation in Aberdeen this week should be a reaction to the Joe Biden’s subsidies, but from renewables to drilling, it’s set to fall short
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
26, Mar, 2023 @12:05 AM

Head of Credit Suisse talks of his profound sadness over UBS takeover
Ulrich Körner acknowledges an ‘emotional and challenging week’ after emergency deal was forced through by Swiss authorities
Alex Lawson
24, Mar, 2023 @6:24 PM

Ousted Persimmon boss sets up new venture with his wife
Exclusive: Jeff Fairburn, who was forced to leave housebuilder after outrage at £82m bonus, registers ‘credit granting’ business
Alex Lawson
22, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM

North Sea oil and gas workers vote to strike amid bumper profits
Series of actions planned this spring as union members call for more pay since firms are ‘raking it’
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
20, Mar, 2023 @5:20 PM

SVB parent files for bankruptcy; Credit Suisse shares slide again amid banking crisis – as it happened
European and US banking shares fall, with Credit Suisse down 12% as sentiment remains fragile
Julia Kollewe
17, Mar, 2023 @3:15 PM

Drax chief’s pay packet jumped almost 70% to £5.4m in 2022
Campaigners say Will Gardiner’s pay rise comes from subsidies on energy bills paid for by public and accuse firm of greenwashing
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
17, Mar, 2023 @2:53 PM

Watchdog fears healthcare tech merger could push up NHS costs
CMA gives UnitedHealth and EMIS five working days to tackle concerns over £1.2bn deal
Alex Lawson
17, Mar, 2023 @9:45 AM

Credit Suisse hit by legal action from US investors amid banking turmoil
Complaint claims bank made ‘materially false and misleading statements’ in 2021 annual report
Alex Lawson
17, Mar, 2023 @8:30 AM

Royal Mail CEO accused of ‘incompetence or cluelessness’ by MPs
Remarks come as regulator Ofcom asked to investigate if firm broke legal obligation on letter deliveries
Alex Lawson
17, Mar, 2023 @12:01 AM

Jeremy Hunt wants nuclear power classed as ‘sustainable’: is it?
UK chancellor has launched consultation to classify nuclear as ‘environmentally sustainable’
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
16, Mar, 2023 @1:36 PM

Sam Bankman-Fried received $2.2bn from FTX-linked entities, say court filings
Ex-crypto poster boy and five of his inner circle transferred $3.2bn into personal accounts, allege new management
Alex Lawson
16, Mar, 2023 @10:43 AM
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