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Eurotunnel, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, has halted its UK projects, claiming “unsustainable” levels of taxation has made any future investments “non-viable”.The company said it had been informed its business rates would increase by some 200% from next year.It hit out at the government, arguing that the higher costs were “clearly contrary” to ambitions of growing the economy and increasing investment.The Treasury said it would support firms “hit hardest” by tax hikes and would continue talks with affected industries over such concerns.The outburst from Eurotunnel comes days ahead of next week’s Autumn Budget, where Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set…

Strategy — the original “bitcoin-on-NASDAQ” proxy — is now facing its most consequential structural risk since Michael Saylor began converting the firm into a leveraged BTC holding vehicle five years ago. A new JPMorgan research note warns that Strategy is “at risk of exclusion from major equity indices” as MSCI approaches a key January 15 decision on whether companies with large digital-asset treasuries belong in traditional stock benchmarks. MSCI is weighing a rule that would remove companies whose digital-asset holdings exceed 50% of total assets — a category in which Strategy sits at the extreme.  With the company’s market cap…

Marathi actress Girija Oak, who has recently been hailed by the internet as the new ‘National Crush’ for her simplicity, grace and natural charm, opened up about one of the most frequently asked questions she receives—how she manages to romance on screen. She revealed that women, in particular, are often curious about how actors create chemistry with strangers in front of the camera.‘How do you romance with a stranger?’Sharing examples from her films, including Inspector Zende with Manoj Bajpayee, Girija said that viewers often assume romantic scenes are intimate or dreamy, but the reality is far from it.“Whenever I go…

In the potential absence of Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant will step up to lead the side. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Rishabh Pant offered a brief look into India’s preparations for the must-win Guwahati Test, sharing a set of photos with teammates and captioning them, “In good company.” The post came at a time when the team is under scrutiny after going 1–0 down in the two-match series against South Africa.India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak shares key update on Shubman Gill’s fitness ahead of second Test in Guwahati Pant appeared at ease in the images, a contrast to the pressure India face…

Nalin Haley, the 24-year-old son of former US Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Nalin Haley, the 24-year-old son of former US Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, has sparked controversy with his outspoken stance on immigration and foreign worker programmes. In a recent interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, Haley argued that only US-born citizens should be eligible to hold public office, saying that growing up in America is the “biggest part of understanding” the country, as quoted by Fox News.Haley has also called for a complete ban on H-1B visas, a programme that allows skilled foreign…

November has been a reality check of sorts for Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action. The crypto gold was riding high off its success in creating an ATH of $126,000 in October, and the broader crypto market thought that the era of massive BTC liquidations was over. Well, we all got rugpulled, didn’t we? .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The Bitcoin price rose over 1% in the past 24 hours to trade at $91,278 as of 2:50 a.m. EST on trading volume that plunged 27% to $82.7 billion. This uptick in the BTC price comes as first-term House member Brandon Gill, a Bitcoin permabull, purchased up to $150,000 in shares of BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund). Gill has been an active purchaser of the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, accumulating up to $2.6 million worth of the asset since his debut as a House Representative.…

GBP/USD outlook tilts bearish as FOMC minutes reveal a hawkish stance. Budget constraints and BoE rate cut odds weigh on the pound. Markets await US NFP and UK PMI data to gauge economic strength and reposition accordingly. The GBP/USD outlook remains under selling pressure during Thursday’s London session, dropping below 1.3050 before finding mild support. The easing of UK inflation has increased the odds of a rate cut in December by the Bank of England, while the US dollar remains firm after the release of FOMC minutes. -Are you looking for automated trading? Check our detailed guide- The latest UK…

Marketing in regulated industries comes with unique challenges. For a profession that attracts creative individuals, regulations often feel like “handcuffs”: compliance rules, legal constraints, brand scrutiny, accreditation standards, federal guidelines…there’s a lot to consider. So, how can marketers balance compliance with creativity? What strategies should they know to achieve growth in regulated industries?In Episode 11 of the PRO VOICE Podcast, three marketing experts answer these questions. Together, they share actionable insights for professionals navigating regulated industries and constrained marketing environments. Understanding Marketing Constraints in Regulated Industries In regulated markets, constraints are the baseline, not the exception. However, they can be…

By Patrick Supanc, Chief Product Officer, Coursera We’re entering a new era of learning—one defined by AI-powered experiences , trusted human expertise, and a shared responsibility to help people leverage this technology to grow their potential. Across business, government, and higher education, leaders are navigating rapid change while working to strengthen their teams, close critical skills gaps, and accelerate transformation. At Coursera, we’re helping organizations meet this moment. By combining advanced AI with content from the world’s leading universities and companies, we’re enabling organizations to develop the capabilities their workforce needs to thrive. Our approach to this new era is…