Air travelers to United States from China, Hong Kong or Macau no longer need to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test before boarding a flight, health officials said. The change will go into effect March 10 at 3 p.m. in New York, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A traveler-based…
Forced Installing prepayment energy meters to be the last resort: Ofgem
United Kingdom (UK) plans to reform rules around prepayment energy meters, to protect financially vulnerable consumers in the wake of a recent uproar over forced installations, Bloomberg reported. On Friday energy regulator Ofgem launched a national call for evidence as part of its own review into the meters. Prepayment meters — which require households to…
How to block all unwanted ads on internet?
One can barely watch a video, browse a news site or even shop freely without having an advert popping at you. This is not only annoying but also slows down the computer. You can now remove all unwanted ads instantly on every single website online. This includes all news websites, social media apps like Facebook,…
Meta plans to launch social media app to replace Twitter
Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) is working to launch a new social media app to replace Twitter. Meta believes there’s an opportunity for a separate space where creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests. Meta’s app will be based on a similar framework that powers Mastodon, a Twitter-like service that was launched…
Cryptocurrency market lost $70 billion, as Bitcoin fell below $20,000
Bitcoin briefly fell 8% to below $20,000 on Friday, following the collapse of a crypto-focused lender and a stock market sell-off in the U.S. The cryptocurrency market saw more than $70 billion wiped off its value over the course of the 24 hours, CNBC reported. Bitcoin was last trading lower by just 2.6% at $19,959.61,…
Nostrum Oil & Gas agrees to acquire 80% of Positive Invest LLC for $20 million
LONDON, UK: Nostrum Oil & Gas Plc (LSE: NOG) has agreed to acquire 80% of Positive Invest LLC, which holds the subsoil use right to the contract No. 25 for estimation, development and production of hydrocarbons for the area “Kamenskoe” and the development area “Kamensko-Teplovsko-Tokarevskoe” (Stepnoy Leopard Fields) in the West Kazakhstan region of the…
CEO of Robert Walters plc retires, Toby Fowlston announced as Chief Executive Officer Designate
LONDON, UK: Robert Walters plc (LSE: RWA), the leading international recruitment group, today announces that Robert Walters, Chief Executive Officer has decided to retire as CEO and will step down from the Board with effect from 27 April 2023, the date of the Group’s Annual General Meeting. Following a succession process, the Nominations Committee and…
Versarien plc CEO Neill Ricketts has resigned
LONDON, UK: Versarien plc (AIM: VRS), the advanced materials engineering group, announced that Neill Ricketts has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The executive directors will continue to manage the Company supported by the non-executive directors. The Board is considering the appropriate longer term management structure of the Company and further announcements will…
The Benefits Of Having Workers Compensation Insurance
Having workers compensation insurance for your business can be a great proactive measure to protect both you and your employees in the event of accidents and injuries on the job. Not only is it a legal requirement in some jurisdictions, but it can also provide peace of mind that should something happen, everyone involved will…
General Motors offering Voluntary Separation Program for its U.S. employees to cut costs
General Motors will offer voluntary buyouts to its 58,000 U.S. white-collar employees, as it aims to cut $2 billion in structural costs over the next two years, according to a letter sent to workers Thursday from CEO Mary Barra, CNBC reported. The Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) will be offered to all U.S. salaried employees who…
AusCann to divest a 52% interest in its animal health business, CannPal Animal Therapeutics
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: AusCann Group Holdings (ASX: AC8) has entered into a Share Sale Agreement with Animal Health Holdings (AHH) to divest a 52% interest in its animal health business, CannPal Animal Therapeutics. The partial divestment is a separate and independent transaction from the proposed transaction under Listing Rule 11.1 which is the subject of AusCann’s…
CountPlus Limited finalizes terms for the acquisition of Affinia Financial Advisers
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: CountPlus Limited (ASX: CUP) has finalised terms for the strategic acquisition of Affinia Financial Advisers Limited from TAL. CountPlus’ market share in wealth will leap on completion adding more than 100 high quality advisers to CountPlus’ national community. Affinia Financial Advisers has 75 practices including holistic financial advisory firms and risk specialists and…