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Italy’s budget 2025: Breaks for low-income earners and bank levy

Italy's budget 2025: Breaks for low-income earners and bank levy

Presenting next year’s budget, the Italian government seeks to honour election promises while also satisfying EU demands. ADVERTISEMENT Italy’s far-right government has approved a budget for next year of about €30bn as it reiterates its commitment to “place citizens at the centre”. In order to financing the spending, the government expects to raise some €3.5bn from a levy on banks …

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Where to look for top-performing European stocks as interest rates dip

Where to look for top-performing European stocks as interest rates dip

As interest rates fall, European stocks in sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, and industrials tend to outperform. These sectors benefit from lower borrowing costs, increased consumer spending, and higher capital investments, driving market gains. ADVERTISEMENT Historically, certain European stocks and sectors have thrived during periods of interest rate cuts, particularly when central banks ease monetary policy without the backdrop …

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Legal firm at centre of rugby union’s concussion lawsuit being investigated

Former rugby player Will Green

The law firm at the centre of rugby union’s concussion lawsuit is being investigated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority after a former England player alleged he was pressurised into joining its group claim. Former prop Will Green told The Telegraph, external that Richard Boardman of Rylands Garth encouraged him to sign up to the litigation even after a second scan, …

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Tesla gets go-ahead for controversial factory expansion in Germany

Tesla gets go-ahead for controversial factory expansion in Germany

The US electric car maker has plans to build the biggest car plant in the country, manufacturing one million cars annually. ADVERTISEMENT Tesla has been told it can start initial works on the expansion of its electric car factory in Grünheide near Berlin, Germany, after being given an environmental permit by the Brandenburg State Environmental Agency. Tesla’s first European factory …

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Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal

Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal

A company has been hacked after accidentally hiring a North Korean cyber criminal as a remote IT worker. The unidentified firm hired the technician after he faked his employment history and personal details. Once given access to the company’s computer network, the hacker downloaded sensitive company data and sent a ransom demand. The firm which is based in the UK, …

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‘Adire’ earns 4 nominations at the Best of Nollywood Awards

'Adire' earns 4 nominations at the Best of Nollywood Awards

The makers of Farmer’s Bride record another achievement. ‘Adire’ featuring Kehinde Bankole has earned four nominations at the Best of Nollywood Awards. In an official statement, the producers and distributors of the film, FilmOne Entertainment took to their Instagram page to announce their recent achievement. “Adire has just earned 4 nominations at the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, and it’s …

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People we call ogbanje are spiritually gifted – Actor Yul Edochie

People we call ogbanje are spiritually gifted - Actor Yul Edochie

On October 16, 2024, Edochie took to Instagram to share his views about the Ogbanje’s, stressing that the spiritually gifted people have lost their way. “Many people we call ‘Ogbanje’ are people who are spiritually gifted. And the essence of having such spiritual gift is to use it to help humanity. But because of ignorance, religion & the fear of …

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Asmongold: Twitch streamer suspended after Palestinian rant

Asmongold: Twitch streamer suspended after Palestinian rant

Popular streamer Zach Hoyt, better known as Asmongold, has been suspended from Twitch after saying in a video Palestinians come from an “inferior culture”. Asmongold, who has over five million followers over two Twitch channels, has apologised in a post on X, writing “I’ll do better”. The account on which he made the remarks has been replaced with a message …

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