They are the architectural epitome of the English character. But the thatched cottage, a beloved feature of small villages, is under threat, conservationists warn. A combination of wet summers, outdated machinery, the war in Ukraine and Brexit has led to skyrocketing costs for straw production. These factors, combined with the shortage of skilled thatchers, are … Read more
World of Warcraft: The War Within is the 10th expansion for the game, and it launches just a few months before the MMO’s 20th anniversary. But The war within is more than just a milestone for long-term World of Warcraft players feel old. It is also the beginning of the end for the first saga … Read more
Britain’s biggest banks have launched a new war over mortgage prices. Barclays and HSBC cut interest rates for the second time in two weeks. Major lenders are lowering their fixed mortgage rates It could come as a relief to borrowers looking for a better deal, but given the higher interest rates, many people looking to … Read more
Stay up to date with free updates Simply log in to the Oil and gas industry myFT Digest — straight to your inbox. The boss of one of Britain’s largest independent oil and gas producers has said the company is “very actively” looking for opportunities abroad, as he likened navigating the country’s tax regime to … Read more
Moreover, in 2022, despite the phasing out of its pandemic emergency purchasing programme, the ECB launched a new “anti-fragmentation instrument”, the Transmission Protection Instrument, which was explicitly aimed at keeping spreads under control by allowing the central bank to to buy government bonds from countries. countries whose interest rates vary excessively due to speculation. What … Read more
A former developer at Total War studio Creative Assembly has written an extensive personal account of his time at the studio, detailing the development problems with the strategy games Total War: Rome 2 and Total War: Attila, claiming that these problems were exacerbated by a inflexible and counterproductive leadership structure and “chronic mismanagement,” sometimes resulting … Read more
British drivers are being warned that the price of new vehicles could skyrocket in the near future due to a possible trade war between the US, European Union and China. Both United States have taken significant steps to crack down on the number of Chinese-made electric vehicles being imported by imposing heavy tariffs on manufacturers … Read more
Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter about money and politics in the race for the White House Sellside research does the heavy lifting for investors who want to quickly get up to speed on a range of issues – whether it’s expectations for a company’s quarterly results or the … Read more
I’ve returned from the Xbox Games Showcase 2024 in LA with a bunch of juicy new game information. Last week, Microsoft had its best pitch for the Xbox platform yet thanks to an impressive Xbox Games Showcase, 2024. With great trailer after great trailer, the showcase gave us a glimpse into Xbox’s incredible roadmap for … Read more
More than one in three people say they would boycott a brand seen as supporting one side in Israel’s war on Gaza, with oil-rich Gulf states and major Muslim-majority countries leading the way. The latest edition of an annual Trust Barometer report from PR agency Edelman underlined how sharp divisions over the war are causing … Read more