The Digital Pound Are Currencies Going Digital? In the first half of 2023, the Bank of England and the UK finance ministry announced a consultation paper for the design of a central bank digital currency, also known as a CBDC. When this was published, the officials speculated that a digital pound could be implemented during the […]
From mid 2022, across the whole of Europe hotel rates have been on the rise, soaring to a record high. The number of people travelling in recent months has been even greater than the amount choosing to holiday pre-pandemic. With more and more people travelling since the public health emergency has simmered down, hotels have […]
Many of us worry about funding for our retirement. That’s because pensioners need to balance the fact that they can no longer rely on a dependable monthly salary with additional inheritance and care costs – and because of that, it seems that each pound is split several ways. Many of us also want to earmark our […]
Motivational speaker Byron Pulsifer takes a rather philosophical view on the subject of retirement: “The joy of retirement comes in those everyday pursuits that embrace the joy of life; to experience daily the freedom to invest one’s life-long knowledge for the betterment of others; and, to allocate time to pursuits that only received, in years […]
Meme stocks and other thematic exchange traded funds (ETFs) have recently made significant gains. What is a meme stock? A meme stock is a stock that has gone viral and gained an online following via social media and other digital platforms. These communities hype the stocks by discussing them online and using their own platforms […]
Households across the UK need help grappling with the cost-of-living crisis. Over 8 million households that receive income-related tax credits and benefits qualify for a payment of £650. There is also a £300 payment for pensioners and £150 for people with disabilities. This winter, all households will receive a £400 discount on their electricity bills. […]
The inaugural European Innovation Area Summit took place in the last week of June. It kicked off an agenda that leaders are confident will facilitate Europe’s transition into a green and digital economy. The proposed strategy would put the continent on a clear trajectory towards a future that is climate neutral. The EU Listing Act […]
Deep tech is an umbrella term for technologies that do not focus on end-user services and include AI, blockchain, robotics, biotech, etc. Surprisingly, it has existed as an investment category since the tech industry was first established. However, its favourability amongst investors is dependent on the climate of the moment. When mainstream technology is at […]