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[diku] 11/2/2021 14:35

Computers got it capped at 37p for 5 hours...

[maxk] 11/2/2021 14:34

Bumcoin news...




Bitcoin consumes more electricity than Argentina, UAE, and the Netherlands


LaToya Harding·Contributor

Thu, 11 February 2021, 2:03 pm



If Bitcoin (BTC-USD) were a country, it would be in the top 30 energy users worldwide, consuming more electricity than Argentina.

That’s according to analysis by Cambridge University’s online tool, which showed that the virtual coin uses around 121.36 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year.

This is above Argentina, which is at 121 TWh, the Netherlands, which consumes 108.8 TWh, and the United Arab Emirates (113.20 TWh). Bitcoin is also gradually creeping up on Norway, which stands at 122.20 TWh.

Mining the virtual coin involves heavy computer calculations to verify transactions. Bitcoin’s annual electricity consumption is unlikely to fall unless the value of the currency drops, as the price increases so does the energy consumption, researchers at the Cambridge Centre said.

The energy it uses could power all kettles used in the UK for 27 years, it said.

[minerve 2] 11/2/2021 14:20

"They need to get practical, and blow out the €U's weaponizing of a problem that doesent exist."

No, of course, they've never had issues in NI. All made up.

[jl5006] 11/2/2021 14:09

Who has the greatest influence in the mining of metals in Africa? Probably China.
Where do we find Lithium and cobalt - generously in Africa.
So we think we can go green - really - with EVs?
And the cost?
Shell have set a target of 2050 - not the buffoon - 2030 he says.
ME nations to lose $13 trillion in oil revs with BJ plan - that means no sales of aircraft and arms ? And many more probls in yemen SA Iraqetc
Seems the Govt knows not what an equation is?
Nor does it have any common sense - just OKd stage 2 of the ten min farce - HS2.
What an effing shambles -

[pierre oreilly] 11/2/2021 13:57

Talking of chlorinated chicken, why don't the yanks dump the chlorine (to avoid conflict with the usual troublemakers) and ship them across in brine, that should clean them as much as chlorine. Then they'd arrive as trendy brined chicken and command a better price. Just don't tell the masses that brine is largely chlorine.

[maxk] 11/2/2021 13:18

The paddy's are allowing themselves to be used as catspaws.

They need to get practical, and blow out the €U's weaponizing of a problem that doesent exist.

[jordaggy] 11/2/2021 12:52

happy days ahead 🙁

[aceuk] 11/2/2021 12:29

Don't worry Minerve, plenty of sausage and bacon to eat shortly .... just don't count your chickens 😉

[owencoffin] 11/2/2021 12:22

So this means you’ll have a year to decide if the account is right for you (until 31st March 2022) before the admin charges are collected.

[minerve 2] 11/2/2021 11:37

Little Englander bananas anyone?

LOL!

[minerve 2] 11/2/2021 11:36

Collapsing £ doesn't do so well for food imports.

[freddie01] 11/2/2021 11:35

Sedamyl to double production with £80m investment


Italian-owned agribusiness Sedamyl has announced plans to expand its Yorkshire plant which will see it double production, create additional jobs, add new product lines, and provide an increased market for wheat grown by local farmers, in line with its sustainability objectives.

The development comes a decade after the firm first acquired the redundant former Tate & Lyle site in Selby as its UK base for the production of potable alcohol, a main ingredient in the making of premium spirits and a processing aid in the food industry. As well as increasing its potable alcohol capacity, once completed over the next two years, the enlarged operation will begin the production of liquid sweeteners.

The distillery expansion is underway with completion expected by the autumn and the first deliveries of high-quality liquid sweeteners due to start in late 2022. The significant investment into the plant totals £80m and will double its current capacity – increasing its workforce to around 150 – creating an additional 75 jobs as well as supporting hundreds more among its suppliers.

As one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of starches and sweeteners, Sedamyl is integral to the food manufacturing chain; currently producing starches, alcohol, and wheat gluten to serve the beverages, food and animal nutrition industries, 95% of which feeds directly into the UK market. By adding liquid sweeteners to its portfolio, the business will be able to broaden its offer to the food industry. It also provides products for the paper and corrugating industries.

Sedamyl uses Yorkshire-grown wheat in its production, purchased from a network of over 1,000 local farmers, providing a valuable and sustained revenue stream. The expansion will further support farmers and boost the local economy in the region.

Elena Frandino, managing director at Sedamyl UK and a member of the family that has owned the business for 60 years, said: “These are difficult and challenging times for everyone because of the pandemic, so we’re incredibly proud to be able to announce such an important investment plan, which will enable us to reinforce and grow our position as a leading and sustainable supplier for our customers. Supporting Yorkshire farmers is also important to us and we are proud to say that our wheat is sourced from an average of 60 miles from our North Yorkshire factory, helping us to improve our sustainable practices.

“As a family-run business, we regard this as a signal of our continued commitment to Selby, Yorkshire and the UK. We see enormous opportunities to grow our business here and diversify our product offer. At a time when many companies are cutting their workforces because of the impact of Covid-19, it is particularly pleasing to be creating valuable and high-quality jobs in our team as well as supporting hundreds more among our suppliers in the region.”

[freddie01] 11/2/2021 11:31

UPDATE: Aldi is set to recruit more than 200 apprentices in 2021. The retailer recently announced plans to create 4,000 UK jobs as part of a £1.3bn investment programme and increase the amount of food and drink it sources from British suppliers by £3.5bn. #NAW2021 #BritishjobsFlag of United Kingdom

[gbh2] 11/2/2021 11:17

The commission is dropping to £9.50 the annual fee is £36, but IF I've read it right we have until April 2021 before it kicks in and then the first annual fee will be due April 2022.

[utrickytrees] 11/2/2021 10:41

Dont get any ideas, u cant cook em in a toaster

[kiwi2007] 11/2/2021 10:37

"The fee for dealing with them is dropping from 12.50 to 9.50 (I think) but they are introducing an annual 35 fee .."

In NZ we are now trading US shares for $3 US a pop and with no annual fee or stamp duty.*


I think the UK/Euro market'll get shaken up soon and fees will drop..


e.g. 123.54830738 Microsoft @ $242.82 USD a share = $30,003.00 USD inc $3.00 fee

Yes, you can buy fractions of a share.