An online platform that connects entrepreneurs to internationally renowned figures in fields such as business, sport and politics is seeking £20m to finance its global expansion. Sky News understands that Vintro, which counts former chancellor Lord Hammond among its advisory board members, has embarked on a funding round that is expected to close in the
Month: March 2021
Labour has revealed it will vote against the government’s flagship crime legislation, branding it a “mess” that could lead to tougher penalties for damaging a statue than attacking a woman. Shadow justice secretary David Lammy said the suspected murder of Sarah Everard had “instigated a national demand for action to tackle violence against women”. In
Jennifer Lopez and her fiance Alex Rodriguez have responded to reports that they have split up, calling them “inaccurate”. Rumours swirled on US gossip sites such as Page Six, People and TMZ on Saturday, after an anonymous source told them the power couple had “hit a rough patch” and had unofficially split up. However, in
Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high – with prices breaking £44,000 for the first time. Saturday’s spike came exactly one year after the volatile cryptocurrency lost 50% of its value in the space of two days and fell to £2,873. It has risen 1,431% in the past 12 months. Bitcoin now finds itself
“Marvelous” Marvin Hagler – the former undisputed world middleweight champion – has died at the age of 66. On Saturday, his wife Kay said: “I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire.” Hagler had ruled the division
The Metropolitan Police is facing fierce criticism for its handling of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard – with Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick urged to resign. Scuffles broke out at the gathering on Clapham Common as officers told attendees to go home – and at one stage, policemen were seen grabbing hold of several
The Metropolitan Police has launched a preliminary investigation into Asma al Assad, Sky News understands. The British-born wife of Syrian President Bashar al Assad is accused of supporting and encouraging terrorism. If charged, the Met could seek her extradition. Guernica 37 International Justice Chambers accuses her of being among a number of “influential actors” who
Boris Johnson has said new efforts to radically boost the UK’s cyber capabilities will “transform our ability to protect our people”. The impact of the new technology will be comparable to the emergence of military air power a century ago, the prime minister said. His comments come ahead of next week’s publication of the government’s
James Cameron’s Avatar might be 12 years old, but it has reclaimed the title of history’s highest-grossing film, switching places with Avengers: Endgame. The famed director’s blockbuster hit was helped by its reissue in China on Friday which, according to Deadline, saw it take an estimated $8.9m (£6.4m). This closed the $7.82m (£5.6m) gap that
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has made his strongest criticism yet of China’s campaign to increase its control over Hong Kong. Beijing is in a “state of ongoing non-compliance” with the Sino-British Joint Declaration, which established how the territory would be governed after it was handed to China in 1997, he said. Mr Raab condemned China’s
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic Airways is in talks with shareholders and creditors about a further £160m support package just six months after securing a £1.2bn rescue deal. Sky News has learnt that the billionaire tycoon’s flagship company is this weekend close to finalising the new funding, which will include a £100m loan from his
Two of New York state governor Andrew Cuomo’s fellow Democrats have called on him to quit over allegations he sexually harassed several women. His accusers, including some of his female aides, have said he behaved in a sexually suggestive manner and made similar such remarks. One woman said the 63-year-old had asked her if she
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court charged with kidnapping and murdering Sarah Everard, who went missing in south London last week. Wayne Couzens, 48, appeared in person before Westminster Magistrates’ Court for the first time following his arrest on Tuesday. He confirmed his name and address. The case will be sent to
A vigil for Sarah Everard in Clapham this evening has been cancelled following discussions with police. Reclaim These Streets tweeted: “We are sorry to confirm that our Clapham vigil scheduled for tonight is cancelled. Please see the full statement here. “Instead, we are fundraising £320,000 for women’s causes: £10K for every proposed fine for the
An announcer at a girls’ high school basketball game in Oklahoma used a racial slur as players kneeled during the national anthem. The Norman High School team took the knee before their quarter-final game against Midwest City – a familiar way of protesting racial and social injustice. One of the livestream’s broadcasters, who didn’t realise
The prime minister has backed a national day of reflection to mark the anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown. The end-of-life charity Marie Curie is planning the day for 23 March to remember those who have died during the coronavirus pandemic. This was the date in 2020 when Boris Johnson first told UK residents they
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