Businesses have accused the government of making Britain uncompetitive and threatening their survival as they brace for an increase in their energy bills to fund the transition to green energy. The UK’s high energy costs have been widely criticised as a barrier to economic growth and companies argue that the government is making an already … Read more
XRP has emerged as the best-performing asset among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization to start 2026, outpacing market leaders Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to data from CryptoSlate, XRP has jumped by 28% since the start of the year to $2.37, its highest price level since November 2025. In comparison, Bitcoin and Ethereum have … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Black Bear‘s new U.S. distribution arm has added Disney and Sony vet Frank Patterson as General Sales Manager to their ranks. Patterson will report to David Spitz, Head of U.S. Theatrical Distribution. Patterson counts 30 decades-plus of distribution experience at top studios and leading independent film companies. He will contribute to the division’s theatrical … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Hedge funds are seeking out billions of dollars’ worth of financial claims tied to Venezuela, as investors bet that Donald Trump’s bid to reshape the country could prompt it to repay old debts. … Read more
Crypto mass adoption could just be a matter of time, as older, crypto-averse generations eventually pass their wealth to their descendants, according to an industry executive. During an episode of the Milk Road show on Tuesday, Zac Prince, the head of Galaxy Digital’s banking venture, Galaxy One, predicted that as older people pass away and … Read more
Béla Fleck has canceled his appearance at the Kennedy Center after Donald Trump‘s name was attached to the institution following a board vote, which the former Apprentice show host controls. In a statement on social media, the Grammy-winning musician explained why he withdrew from appearing at the venue. “I have withdrawn from my upcoming performance … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Sir Keir Starmer is putting a new minister in charge of rolling out digital IDs as the prime minister seeks to improve public sentiment towards the contentious scheme. Labour MP Josh Simons, who is currently … Read more
After the administration promised to “bring manufacturing home”, the city has seen obstacle after obstacle. Those on the ground think 2026 could be a turning point for local production.
US President Donald Trump told Republicans on Tuesday he could be impeached if the party loses the US midterm elections this year. “You got to win the midterms, because if we don’t win the midterms, it’s just going to be — I mean — they’ll find a reason to impeach me,” Trump said in a … Read more
As Hollywood prepares for a new round of potentially sweeping labor deals over the next few months, the Animation Guild has seen 2025 end with some solid and long sought unionization votes. In the past few weeks, feature teams at Netflix Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation remote works and comparable staff from NBCU’s Ted series have … Read more