It took almost 300 days to form the coalition of Mark Rutte, the previous prime minister, and this shock win is raising eyebrows as Wilders’s party believes in leaving the European Union (EU), tightening immigration laws, and higher taxes for banks. Many feel this will alter the collaborative image associated with the Netherlands. In the…
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Palantir is known for its intelligence-driven software systems. This NHS project aims to boost the networking capabilities between health and care organisations to the benefit of their patients. Earlier, many raised an eyebrow when the NHS appointed Palantir to handle the transitions needed to start the data platform without inviting competitors to quote. This particular…
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The ONS’s figures also compared the same period from 2022, where net borrowing registered lower than this October’s figures. Not only this, but it also sits as the second highest borrowing figure since October 1993, second only to October 2020 when borrowing catapulted due to a pandemic deficit of £20bn. Industry experts have urged government…
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Fracking uses high-pressure liquids to extract subterranean fossil fuels. According to a recently published Yale paper, this process generates copious amounts of wastewater, emits greenhouse gases, and causes air and noise pollution. Consequently, it disturbs natural habitats and migratory patterns, while causing land degradation. ______________________________________________________________________ Don’t miss out the latest news, subscribe to LeapRate’s newsletter…
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The last update occurred in 2014. Essentially, the document states that the two agencies will continue to cooperate in pursuit of their goal to holistically serve the Australian government and protect and promote confidence in the country’s financial system. Setting out a framework for continued cooperation, the refreshed MoU strives to facilitate liaison, assistance, and…
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In a 2 November media release, AustralianSuper reaffirmed its 31 October stance and said: AustralianSuper intends to vote its shares in Origin Energy (Origin) against the best and final offer from the Brookfield and EIG-backed consortium announced today. The mentioned consortium approached AustralianSuper, asking it to drop its opposition to the $10.5bn takeover bid for…
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The new drilling operation aims to investigate historical geochemical nickel anomalies that have been identified in recent electromagnetic surveys. Notably, Parle Investments Pty Ltd, a seasoned investor in the uranium sector, has emerged as a substantial shareholder, endorsing Cauldron's unwavering commitment to uranium exploration. Cauldron has received a further $1.47m endorsement from outside investors. Don’t…
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These probes allegedly found that Apple benefited from two Irish tax rulings. In terms of these, the tech giant only faced a 0.005% tax in 2014. The company legally challenged these allegations and, in 2020, the EU General Court ruled in favour of Apple, stating that the regulators involved missed the mark and could not…
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Grayscale’s GBTC operates as a spot bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP), more commonly known as an ETF. The SEC's involvement in negotiations with Grayscale signifies a critical step in the potential approval of several ETFs for the crypto industry. If the approval goes ahead, the entry of everyday investors into the digital asset space could be…
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According to Siemens Energy, electrolysers separate hydrogen from water and this hydrogen can be used as an alternative to fossil fuels. With this newly established factory, the company aims to mass produce electrolysers to boost a climate-neutral agenda. On the company’s website, the CEO of Siemens Energy, Chris Bruch, noted: There is no energy transition…
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