MattSparkes writes: UK police forces have seized more than 300 million pound ($405 million) worth Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, reveals a New Scientist story based on Freedom of Information requests. The individual police forces seized the funds …
Bank Accidentally Deposits $176M In People’s Accounts on Christmas Day
“Thousands of people received a surprise gift on Christmas Day this year,” reports CNBC, “when European bank Santander accidentally deposited £130 million ($176 million) across 75,000 transactions.”
The mistake happened when payments from 2,000 b…
What Are FFP2 Masks, Mandatory in Some European Countries?
FFP stands for “filtering face piece.” It is a European standard for mask efficiency, ranging from one, the lowest grade, to three, the highest. The Economist adds: FFP2 masks filter at least 94% of all aerosols, including airborne viruses such as covi…
UK Reports Highest Number of Daily Covid Cases Since the Pandemic Began
The U.K. reported a record number of new daily Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, with 78,610 in the last 24 hours. From a report: The figure was an increase from 59,610 the day before, and it surpasses the previous high of 68,053 cases reported on Jan. 8. I…
First UK Death Recorded With Omicron Variant
Thelasko shares a report from the BBC: At least one person in the UK has died with the Omicron coronavirus variant, the prime minister has said. Boris Johnson said the new variant was also resulting in hospital admissions, and the “best thing” people c…
UK Visa Scheme for Prize-winning Scientists Receives No Applications
Not a single scientist has applied to a UK government visa scheme for Nobel prize laureates and other award winners since its launch six months ago, New Scientist reported Tuesday. From a report: The scheme has come under criticism from scientists and …
A nice sit down
When most people choose a calendar to pin on their wall they would usually go for some cute animals or a famous film star. So Kevin Beresford was surprised when his calendar, celebrating the benches of his hometown, Redditch, became a runaway success. …
Boris Johnson Strikes Deal With Bill Gates To Boost Green Technology
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The UK government has announced plans to launch a $551 million (400 million pounds) package of investment alongside the US billionaire Bill Gates to boost the development of new green technologies….
Ex-minister Predicts ‘Huge Battleground’ Over UK’s Plan To Set Internet Content Rules
The former UK minster of state for what is now the digital and culture department, DCMS, has warned of the looming battle in parliament over the exact shape of incoming online safety legislation. From a report: In an interview with TechCrunch, Ed Vaize…
Cassetteboy
Cassetteboy (previously 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) vs. BoJo.