https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65427372 Oil giant ExxonMobil's profits more than doubled in the first three months of this year, helped by the increased demand for oil and gas. The US energy firm said cost-cutting measures also contributed to its record $11.4bn (£9.1bn) first-quarter profits, up from $5.5bn a year earlier. The jump came despite falling oil prices and a $200m hit from windfall taxes the company paid in Europe. Rival US oil firm Chevron also reported an increase in its profits. It made nearly $6.6bn between January and March, up 5% from the same time a year ago. It also paid a $130m "energy profits levy" or windfall tax in the UK. Next week Shell and BP are both set to report their latest results. Like other big energy companies Exxon has faced criticism about how much it has returned to shareholders off the back of high oil and gas prices. Why are BP and Shell making so much money right now? How much windfall tax are oil giants paying? BP scales back climate targets as profits hit record It said shareholders would receive $8.1bn including dividends and $375m in share buybacks. ExxonMobil said the rise in profits included a $3.4bn after-tax reduction to exit Russia. "We delivered a first-quarter record despite the fact that energy prices and refining margins are softening a bit," chief financial officer Kathryn Mikells told Reuters. The biggest contributor to the better-than-expected earnings came from strong production growth, driven by the start-up of new offshore developments and refining facilities, she said. Exxon is currently caught up in a legal case with the European Union - it is suing the EU in an attempt to stop its new windfall tax on oil firms. It has accused Brussels of exceeding its legal authority, calling the measure "counter-productive" and argued, along with other players in the sector, that the tax would discourage investment.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/nevs-emily-gt-saab-engineers-shock-621-mile-ev NEVS, the electric car company born from the ashes of Saab more than a decade ago, has revealed the sophisticated model it was developing before its Chinese owners put it in “hibernation mode”. The Emily GT is claimed to be capable of driving more than 1000km (621 miles) between charges, thanks to a huge 175kWh battery. Battery capacities of 140kWh and 105kWh were also planned, as was 11kW wireless charging via a pad connected to a fixed hub. In-wheel motors making 121bhp are mounted at each corner, giving the Emily GT 484bhp in total. Each motor sandwiches a drive unit between the alloy wheel and the aluminium brake disc, reportedly giving finer control of torque vectoring. Such was the extent of the vectoring that the car could turn without using the steering wheel. Emily programme director and former Saab engineer Peter Dahl told Swedish publication Carup: “The possibilities for torque vectoring are fantastic. All torque can be controlled. It’s like changing from straight slalom skis to carving skis. "In addition, the wheel motors ensure that all backlash is eliminated, resulting in an incredibly direct and solid feeling. “On the downside, the unsprung weight on each wheel is higher. We have solved that with a good chassis with air suspension and active dampers.” A high-performance variant of the Emily was also in the pipeline, with planned outputs of 653bhp and 1623lb ft. This would cut its 0-62mph sprint time down from 4.6sec to 3.2sec. The striking styling – which bears a strong resemblance to the final Saab 9-3 and Saab 9-5 – is reported to have been penned by an unnamed Italian and refined by former Saab designers. NEVS' owner, the Evergrande Group, originally signed off a run of 20 prototypes. However, Evergrande – which made its fortune as one of China’s most prolific property developers – hit financial problems in 2020, and only six were built.

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Artist: Mariah Carey Real Name: Mariah Carey Birth Date /Place: March 27, 1969, Huntington, New York, U.S. Age: 54 Social status (Single / Married): married Artist Picture: Musical Genres: R&B, pop, soul, hip hop Awards: 170 Top 3 Songs (Names): it's a wrap, My All, Hero Other Information: Mariah Carey (/məˈraɪə/; born March 27, 1969)[a] is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records, she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, vocal improvization skills, signature use of the whistle register, and songwriting.[1][2] An influential figure in po[CENSORED]r music, Carey is credited for merging hip hop with pop music through her collaborations and po[CENSORED]rizing the use of remixes. For the enduring po[CENSORED]rity of her holiday music, particularly the 1994 song "All I Want for Christmas Is You," she has been dubbed the "Queen of Christmas". Carey rose to fame in 1990 with her eponymous debut album under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, who married her in 1993. She became the first artist to have their first five singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions". Carey gained worldwide success with the albums Music Box (1993) and Daydream (1995) ― both of which rank among the best-selling albums of all-time and spawned several hit singles, including "Hero", "Without You", "Fantasy", "Always Be My Baby" and "One Sweet Day", which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 decade-end chart (1990s). After separating from Mottola, Carey adopted a new urban image and began incorporating hip-hop and R&B elements with the release of Butterfly (1997). She left Columbia in 2001 after eleven consecutive years of US number-one singles and signed a record deal with Virgin Records. Following Carey's highly publicized breakdown and the failure of the film Glitter (2001) and its soundtrack, Virgin bought out her contract and she signed with Island Records the following year. After a comparatively unsuccessful period, Carey returned to the top of the charts with one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century, The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). Its second single, "We Belong Together", topped the US Billboard Hot 100 decade-end chart (2000s). Her subsequent ventures included roles in the films Precious (2009), The Butler (2013), A Christmas Melody (2015), and The Lego Batman Movie (2017), being an American Idol judge, starring in the docu-series Mariah's World, performing at multiple concert residencies, and publishing the memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey (2020). Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. An inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress, she was ranked as the greatest singer of all time in the 2003 MTV and Blender magazine countdown of the 22 Greatest Voices in Music, as the fifth greatest singer of all-time by Rolling Stone in 2023, and second on VH1's list of the 100 greatest women in music.[3][4] In 2019, Billboard named her the top-charting female solo artist, based on both album and song chart success. She holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles by a solo artist (19), a female songwriter (18), and a female producer (15). Carey is the highest-certified female artist in the United States and 10th overall, with 74 million certified album units. Among her accolades are 5 Grammy Awards, 10 American Music Awards, 15 Billboard Music Awards, and 8 Guinness World Records.

Musician Name: Billy Joel Birthday / Location: May 9, 1949 (age 73), New York City, New York, U.S. Main instrument: Vocals, piano, guitar Musician Picture: Musician Awards & Nominations: --- Best Performance: ------ Other Information: William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. Commonly nicknamed the "Piano Man" after his signature song of the same name,[5][6] he has had a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 12 pop and rock studio albums from 1971 to 1993 as well as one studio album of classical compositions in 2001. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time,[7] as well as the seventh-best-selling recording artist and the fourth-best-selling solo artist in the United States,[8] with over 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2, is one of the best-selling albums in the United States.[9] Born in New York City, in the Bronx, Joel grew up on Long Island. Growing up, he took piano lessons at his mother's insistence. After dropping out of high school to pursue a music career, Joel took part in two short-lived bands, The Hassles and Attila, before signing a record deal with Family Productions and starting off a solo career in 1971 with his first release Cold Spring Harbor. In 1972, Joel caught the attention of Columbia Records after a live radio performance of the song "Captain Jack" became po[CENSORED]r in Philadelphia, prompting him to sign a new record deal with the company and release his second album, Piano Man, in 1973. After Streetlife Serenade and Turnstiles in 1974 and 1976 respectively, Joel released his critical and commercial breakthrough album, The Stranger, in 1977. This album became Columbia's bestselling release, selling over 10 million copies and spawning several hit singles, including "Just the Way You Are", "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)", "Only the Good Die Young", and "She's Always a Woman"; the album also contains the po[CENSORED]r album tracks "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant", Joel's favorite of his own songs which has become a firm staple of his live shows,[10] and "Vienna", also one of Joel's personal favorites[11][12] and nowadays one of his most streamed songs on the internet.[13] Joel's next album, 52nd Street, was released in 1978 and it soon became his first album to peak at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Joel released his seventh studio album, Glass Houses, in 1980 in an attempt to further establish himself as a rock artist; this release featured "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" (Joel's first single to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart), "You May Be Right", "Don't Ask Me Why", and "Sometimes a Fantasy". His next album, The Nylon Curtain, was released in 1982, and stemmed from a desire to create more lyrically and melodically ambitious music. An Innocent Man, released in 1983, served as a homage to genres of music which Joel had grown up with in the 1950s, such as rhythm and blues and doo-wop; this release featured "Tell Her About It", "Uptown Girl" and "The Longest Time", three of his best-known songs. After The Bridge and Storm Front in 1986 and 1989 respectively, Joel released his twelfth studio album, River of Dreams, in 1993. He went on to release Fantasies and Delusions, a 2001 album featuring classical compositions composed by Joel and performed by British-Korean pianist Richard Hyung-ki Joo. Joel provided voiceover work in 1988 for the Disney animated film Oliver & Company, in which he played the character Dodger with his song, "Why Should I Worry?", and contributed to the soundtracks to several different films, including Easy Money, Ruthless People, and Honeymoon in Vegas. Across the 20 years of his solo career, Joel produced 33 self-penned Top 40 hits in the U.S.,[14] three of which ("It's Still Rock and Roll to Me", "Tell Her About It", and "We Didn't Start the Fire") reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Joel has been nominated for 23 Grammy Awards, winning 6 of them, including Album of the Year for 52nd Street. Joel was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1992), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1999),[15] and the Long Island Music Hall of Fame (2006). In 2001, Joel received the Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.[16] In 2013, Joel received the Kennedy Center Honors for influencing American culture through the arts. Since the advent of his solo career, Joel has had a successful touring career, holding live performances across the globe. In 1987, he became one of the first artists to hold a rock tour in the Soviet Union following the country's alleviation of the ban on rock music. Though Joel has not released a studio album since 2001's classical Fantasies & Delusions, he continues to occasionally tour or perform one-off concerts.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65404805 The US and South Korea have secured a landmark deal to counter the North Korean nuclear threat. Washington has agreed to periodically deploy US nuclear-armed submarines to South Korea and involve Seoul in its nuclear planning operations. In return, South Korea has agreed to not develop its own nuclear weapons. The Washington Declaration will strengthen the allies' co-operation in deterring a North Korean attack, US President Joe Biden said. Concern has been rising on both sides about the nuclear threat posed by North Korea. Pyongyang is developing tactical nuclear weapons that can target South Korea, and refining its long-range weapons that can reach the US mainland. The US already has a treaty obligation to defend South Korea, and has previously pledged to use nuclear weapons if necessary. But some in South Korea have started to doubt that commitment and call for the country to pursue its own nuclear programme. The South Korean President, Yoon Suk-yeol, who was at the White House for a state visit, said the Washington Declaration marked an "unprecedented" commitment by the US to enhance defence, deter attacks and protect US allies by using nuclear weapons. The new agreement is a result of negotiations that took place over the course of several months, according to a senior administration official. Why South Koreans want the nuclear bomb Under the new deal, the US will make its defence commitments more visible by sending a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea for the first time in 40 years, along with other strategic assets, including nuclear-capable bombers. The two sides will also develop a Nuclear Consultative Group to discuss nuclear planning issues. Politicians in Seoul have long been pushing Washington to involve them more in planning for how and when to use nuclear weapons against North Korea. As North Korea's nuclear arsenal has grown in size and sophistication, South Koreans have grown wary of being kept in the dark over what would trigger Mr Biden to push the nuclear button on their behalf. A fear that Washington might abandon Seoul has led to calls for South Korea to develop its own nuclear weapons. But in January, Mr Yoon alarmed policymakers in Washington when he became the first South Korean president to put this idea back on the table in decades. It suddenly became clear to the US that reassuring words and gestures would no longer work and if it was to dissuade South Korea from wanting to build its own bombs, it would have to offer something concrete. Furthermore, Mr Yoon had made it clear that he expected to return home having made "tangible" progress. Duyeon Kim, from the Centre for a New American Security, said it was a "big win" for South Korea to be involved in nuclear planning. "Until now, tabletop exercises would end before Washington's decision to use nuclear weapons," said Ms Kim. "The US had considered such information to be too classified to share, but it is important to practice and train for this scenario given the types of nuclear weapons North Korea is producing." This new Nuclear Consultative Group ticks the box, providing the increased involvement the South Korean government has been asking for. But the bigger question is whether it will quell the public's anxieties. It does not ink a total commitment from the US that it would use nuclear weapons to defend South Korea if North Korea were to attack. However, on Wednesday Mr Biden said: "A nuclear attack by North Korea against the United States or its allies and partners is unacceptable and will result in the end of whatever regime were to take such an action." In return, the US has demanded that South Korea remain a non-nuclear state and a faithful advocate of the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. The US sees dissuading South Korea from going nuclear as essential, fearful that if it fails, other countries may follow in its footsteps. But these US commitments are unlikely to fully satisfy the influential, and increasingly vocal, group of academics, scientists and members of South Korea's ruling party who have been pushing for Seoul to arm itself. Dr Cheong Seong-chang, a leading proponent of South Korea going nuclear, said that while the declaration had many positive aspects, it was "extremely regrettable that South Korea had openly given up its right to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty [NPT]", adding that this had "further strengthened our nuclear shackles". President Biden said the US was continuing efforts to get North Korea back to the negotiating table. Washington says Pyongyang has ignored numerous requests to talk without preconditions. The US hopes to convince North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons, but last year the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared the country's nuclear status "irreversible". Some experts say it now makes more sense to discuss arms control rather than denuclearisation.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65408025 Japanese brewer Kirin has agreed to buy Australian vitamins maker Blackmores for A$1.88bn ($1.24bn; £999.4m). The move comes as Kirin expands into healthcare in the face of shrinking beer sales in its home country and increasing regulation of alcohol. "The acquisition of Blackmores is highly complementary to our existing Health Science business," it said. The deal also gives Blackmores an exit as it has been struggling to recover sales since the pandemic. Before Covid-19, the Australian natural health firm benefited from the practice of "daigou", in which Chinese consumers bought goods abroad to take back to China. "The Kirin Scheme represents an attractive, all-cash transaction," the chair of Blackmores, Wendy Stops, said. For Kirin, the deal is the latest in its efforts to diversify away from the alcohol business. Beer sales in Japan have been falling for many years because of lifestyle changes among young people. Last year, the Japanese government launched a nationwide competition calling for ideas to encourage people to drink more alcohol. At the same time, the World Health Organization has been calling for stricter rules on the global alcohol industry, urging governments to set higher prices to discourage drinking. Kirin, which is known around the world for its beers, has a wider product range in its home country, including non-alcoholic, sugar-free drinks. It also owns healthcare businesses and in 2019 started a partnership with Japanese skincare products and dietary supplements firm Fancl. Kirin has previously said it aims to generate ¥500bn ($3.7bn; £2.97bn) in sales a year from its health business by the end of the decade. The deal is expected to be completed in August. It is supported by Marcus Blackmore, the firm's founder's son, who has an 18% stake. After the announcement, shares in the Australian firm rose by more than 20%, gaining the most in more than seven years.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/electric-range-rover-classic-gets-200-mile-range-£225000 British restomod firm Inverted has launched a £225,000 electrified Range Rover Classic, touting an overhauled drivetrain, fast-charging capability and extensive use of sustainable production techniques. Limited to a yearly production run of six cars, the "sensitively restored" classic 4x4 is the first to be converted to electric power using an 80kWh Tesla battery and restored Large Drive Unit - responsible for providing propulsion from the electric motor to the wheels. With a claimed a range of 200 miles, it has a 6.6kW on-board charger and DC fast-charging capability that can top up the battery at speeds of up to 100kW, allowing it to charge from 20% to 80% in "around 34 minutes". It produces 450bhp and 442lb ft – gains of 270bhp and 212lb ft over the original Range Rover’s top-spec 3.9-litre V8 – and has a much more rapid 0-62mph time of around 5.0sec. Under the skin, it gets a new gearset, oil pump, limited-slip differential and uprated axle to help handle the power upgrades. Three driving modes are on offer - Eco, Sport and Off-Road - each providing varying power outputs and regenerative brake levels. Both the exterior and interior are given an overhaul to return them to showroom condition but also feature modern flourishes while staying true to the classic Range Rover recipe. Modern touches in the cabin include sustainably sourced mocha leather (pictured), central locking, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB charge points, soundproofing and air conditioning. Each example comes with a 12-month warranty and is tailored to the customer's specifications. Donor Range Rovers are sourced by Inverted and will be available in two-door, four-door and extended-wheelbase specifications. Customers are expected to wait 12-18 months for delivery. The first car, designated #001, features the optional road handling pack, which adds adjustable shock absorbers, anti-roll bars and 25%-stiffer springs to allows it to corner better during spirited driving and provides adjustability for comfort, according to the company. The optional adjustable shock absorbers come with ten levels of adaptibility that can be manually configured to match each customer's preferred setting. Inverted founder and director Harry Millington said: “With a passion for the classic Range Rover and a desire to future-proof this iconic model and reduce environmental impact, I founded Inverted. As part of this ethos, I made the conscious decision to recycle and re-use existing Tesla batteries, rather than increasing footprint with carbon-intensive new modules.

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Artist: Prince Real Name: Prince Rogers Nelson Birth Date /Place: June 7, 1958, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Age: 57 Social status (Single / Married): Married Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Funk, rock, R&B, pop, soul Awards: -- Top 3 Songs (Names): when doves cry, kiss, Cream Other Information: Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016), commonly known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation.[3] He was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona;[4][5] his wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams; and his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings.[6] Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, and hip hop. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 19, soon releasing the albums For You (1978) and Prince (1979). He went on to achieve critical success with the influential albums Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982). His sixth album, Purple Rain (1984), was recorded with his new backing band the Revolution, and was also the soundtrack to the film of the same name in which he starred. Purple Rain garnered continued success for Prince and was a major commercial achievement, spending six consecutive months atop the Billboard 200 chart.[7] The soundtrack also won Prince the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. After disbanding the Revolution, Prince released the album Sign o' the Times (1987), widely hailed by critics as the greatest work of his career. In the midst of a contractual dispute with Warner Bros. in 1993, he changed his stage name to the unpronounceable symbol Logo. Hollow circle above downward arrow crossed with a curlicued horn-shaped symbol and then a short bar (known to fans as the "Love Symbol") and was often referred to as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (or TAFKAP) or simply The Artist.[8][9] After signing with Arista Records in 1998, Prince reverted to his original name in 2000. Over the next decade, six of his albums entered the U.S. top 10 charts.[10][11] In April 2016, at the age of 57, Prince died after accidentally overdosing on fentanyl at his Paisley Park home and recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. He was a prolific musician who released 39 albums during his life, with a vast array of unreleased material left in a custom-built bank vault underneath his home after his death, including fully completed albums and over 50 finished music videos.[12] He also released songs under multiple pseudonyms during his life, as well as writing songs that were made po[CENSORED]r after being covered by other musicians, most notably "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor and "Manic Monday" by the Bangles.[13] Estimates of the complete number of songs written by Prince range anywhere from 500 to well over 1,000.[14] Released posthumously, his demo albums Piano and a Microphone 1983 (2018) and Originals (2019) both received critical acclaim. Prince sold over 100 million records worldwide, ranking him among the best-selling music artists of all time.[15] His awards included the Grammy President's Merit Award, the American Music Awards for Achievement and of Merit, the Billboard Icon Award, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2016, and was inducted twice into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022.

Musician Name: Johnny Cash Birthday / Location: February 26, 1932, Kingsland, Arkansas, U.S. Main instrument: Vocals, Guiter Musician Picture: Musician Awards & Nominations: -- Best Performance: --- Other Information: John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American country singer-songwriter. Most of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career.[4][5] He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice,[a][6] the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness[7][8] coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor,[4] free prison concerts,[9] and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe, which earned him the nickname the "Man in Black". Born to poor cotton farmers in Kingsland, Arkansas, Cash rose to fame during the mid-1950s in the burgeoning rockabilly scene in Memphis, Tennessee, after serving four years in the Air Force. He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash",[c] followed by "Folsom Prison Blues", one of his signature songs. His other signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue", a duet with his future wife June called "Jackson" (followed by many further duets after their wedding), and railroad songs such as "Hey, Porter", "Orange Blossom Special", and "Rock Island Line".[12] During the last stage of his career, he covered songs by contemporary rock artists; among his most notable covers were "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, "Rusty Cage" by Soundgarden, and "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode. Cash is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide.[13][14] His genre-spanning music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds. This crossover appeal earned him the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame. His music career was dramatized in the 2005 biopic Walk the Line, in which Cash was portrayed by American film actor Joaquin Phoenix.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65390216 Rain Newton-Smith is taking over as director general of the CBI as the lobby group fights for survival amid allegations of sexual misconduct. She will start her new role on Wednesday, in a return to the CBI where she was previously chief economist. The business lobby giant has admitted it failed to fire staff who had sexually harassed female workers. CBI president Brian McBride has pledged to implement recommendations following an investigation by a law firm. But some have questioned whether Ms Newton-Smith, a former employee and executive board member, is the right person to lead the organisation through the scandal. She worked at the CBI for nearly nine years before briefly leaving in March to work at Barclays. The CBI has been facing a crisis since the Guardian published claims of workplace misconduct, harassment and sexual assault including two allegations of rape. Commenting on Ms Newton-Smith, Baroness Morrissey, a City fund manager who currently chairs investment firm AJ Bell, told the BBC: "I'm sure she is wonderful in lots of respects but it doesn't quite cut the mustard if you're trying to show that you're embracing a new approach to all of this." Since more allegations have emerged about the CBI, dozens of firms have either ended their membership or suspended any activity with the organisation. Companies who have suspended their membership include John Lewis, BMW, Virgin Media O2, insurers Aviva, Zurich and Phoenix Group, banking firm Natwest, credit card company Mastercard; B&Q owner Kingfisher, media firm ITV, accountancy giant Deloitte and FTSE 100 software group Sage. Meanwhile, on Wednesday evening, the City of London Corporation announced that it had suspended its membership of the CBI. Ann Francke, chief executive of the Chartered Management Institute, said: "If you look at these kinds of reputation implosions, which are very tragic for everybody and weigh heavily on everybody... the usual approach is to get an external perspective to address the very deep-seated issues that need changing." The CBI, claims to represent 190,000 companies, which it said employ around seven million people. One of its key roles is to lobby the government on behalf of its members. But earlier this month the government said it had suspended activity with the CBI and this week Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said: "There's no point engaging with the CBI when their own members have deserted them in droves." Presentational grey line What is the CBI? The CBI - the Confederation of British Industry - is one of the UK's most prominent lobby groups and, according to its former president Paul Drechsler, was instrumental in protecting millions of jobs during the Covid pandemic by helping the rapid roll-out of the furlough scheme. The CBI campaigned against Brexit. Once the UK voted to leave the European Union, it lobbied the government to secure a trade and co-operation agreement. Another function of the CBI is to promote and share best practice among its members. Founded in 1965, today it employs around 300 people. Its director generals have been predominately male with the exception of Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, who led the group between 2015 and 2020 and now Ms Newton-Smith. Presentational grey line Wayne Wright, managing partner of business advisory group Wsq Solutions, said the new CBI leader had "four weeks" to "at least put a marker down" on how the organisation would not only go about changing but also implementing and measuring the measure. He said embedding a new culture at a business typically takes a couple of years, but added the CBI "has not got that luxury". Ms Newton-Smith agreed to return to the CBI after her predecessor, Tony Danker, was fired following separate complaints of workplace misconduct. David Samuels, an employment partner at law firm Lewis Silkin, said: "She has a big task on her hands because the CBI clearly has a lot of cultural change to be put in place and they need to regain the confidence of the public and their members." He added: "She's someone who worked there previously and of course that could be used against her, but at the same time she will understand the organisation and perhaps, therefore, she'll be able to get to grips with the changes and implement those changes more swiftly." Mr McBride said Ms Newton-Smith "has shown great courage in accepting this position at a very difficult time". He said: "We asked Rain to return to the CBI, not only because of her very considerable economic and policy expertise, but because the employees of the CBI deeply trust and respect her." Following the allegations, the CBI has suspended all its policy and membership activities until June. It will then hold an extraordinary general meeting where it will put forward proposals to its members "for them to decide on the future role and purpose of the organisation".

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65308769 The Bank of England's top economist has said people in the UK need to accept that they are poorer otherwise prices will continue to rise. Huw Pill told a podcast in the US that there was a "reluctance to accept that, yes, we're all worse off". He said in response to higher bills and other costs rising, workers had responded by asking for wage increases and businesses were charging more. UK inflation, the rate of which prices rises, was 10.1% in the year to March. The rate dipped last month from 10.4% but that does not mean prices are falling. It means they are rising at a slightly slower pace. Inflation in the UK has been higher than the Bank of England's target of 2% for some time. Part of the Bank's job is to keep inflation at its target rate. In response to rising prices it has increased interest rates, which make the cost of borrowing money more expensive. This move, in theory, is suppose make people reduce spending, so that demand for goods cools down and price rises slow down. With households being hit by soaring energy bills and food costs, many workers have been asking for pay rises to help ease the pressure on budgets. Job vacancies have been falling, but are still higher than they have been for decades, strengthening people's hands as they ask for pay rises. Although pay has been going up, it has not matched inflation, meaning people are worse off. 'Someone needs to accept they're worse off' Mr Pill said people demanding pay increases and businesses putting prices up added to inflation and caused prices to rise even further across the economy. "Somehow in the UK, someone needs to accept that they're worse off and stop trying to maintain their real spending power by bidding up prices, whether through higher wages or passing energy costs on to customers etc," he told the Beyond Unprecedented podcast from Columbia Law School. "What we're facing now is that reluctance to accept that, yes, we're all worse off and we all have to take our share; to try and pass that cost onto one of our compatriots and saying: 'We'll be alright, but they will have to take our share too'. "That pass-the-parcel game that's going on here, that game is one that's generating inflation, and that part of inflation can persist." Mr Pill is not the first Bank of England official to warn about wage rises contributing to inflation. Last year, the Bank's governor Andrew Bailey urged people not to ask for big pay rises, to try and stop prices rising out of control. His comments were immediately met with backlash, with unions saying they were "ill-founded". At the time, Downing Street and the Treasury distanced themselves from Mr Bailey's comments. Mr Bailey later urged moderation in price rises from businesses. Inflation was expected to fall below 10% last month but soaring food prices meant it fell by less than expected. The British Retail Consortium said it expected food prices to start falling "over the next few months". But the retail industry body said there was a three to nine-month lag to see price falls reflected in shops.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/alfa-romeo/tonale/first-drives/alfa-romeo-tonale-plug-hybrid-uk-first-drive 'Zero to zero’ is the slightly self-deprecating slogan that Alfa Romeo is using to promote the fact that it’s going from offering zero electrified cars in 2022 to selling only zero-emission EVs by 2027. The new Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid is the first step on that road. The Tonale PHEV's powertrain is an upgraded version of the one in the Jeep Compass 4xe, with the same 177bhp turbocharged four-cylinder 1.3-litre petrol engine driving the front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. The electric motor driving the rears is more powerful than the Jeep’s, at 121bhp. The battery is bigger too, with a capacity of 15.5kWh (12kWh usable). That allows for an impressive 43-mile EV range, opening up the fleet market, in which Alfa Romeo hasn’t been able to play for a long time. Much of what we’ve experienced in other Tonales is the same here, while PHEV-specific features include the ability to save or even charge the battery for a zero-emissions zone and a downhill coast function that holds 31mph and recharges the battery in the process (which works particularly well). The rear suspension has been tuned to take the extra weight of the hybrid system, which contributes to a hefty total kerb weight of 1835kg. Even so, Alfa talks up the Tonale PHEV as the sportiest model in its class. It certainly has a keen front end, plus quick steering that can catch you out with a combination of startling directness, lightness and lack of feedback. So while the Tonale may initially seem sporty, it doesn’t actually reward all that much. The weight is just as detrimental to the Tonale’s sporty aspirations as the steering. Handling is a bit stodgy, and it’s hard to get a good flow through a series of bends, even with the DNA drive selector set to D (for Dynamic). On the Veloce, which gets adaptive dampers, that also firms up the suspension, but even then the Tonale struggles to control its weight over bumps and crests. Ironically, considering the car’s positioning, the Tonale is at its best when you're taking it easy. Even in N (for Natural, rather than Normal) mode, the suspension is firm, but it's very nicely damped and not crashy, which actually makes it quite comfortable. It settles down on the motorway and its seats are remarkably comfortable. The weight influences the drivetrain, too: this only really feels like a 276bhp car when you floor it in Dynamic mode. While the more powerful electric motor somewhat reduces the mid-range lethargy that hobbles the Compass 4xe, there’s still plenty of it in the Tonale, as if the software will only call up the motor at big right-foot inputs, rather than give you easy electric shove whenever it can. The Tonale discourages enthusiastic driving in other, surprising ways. The brake pedal is very touchy, and if you brake slightly harder than you would in relaxed, day-to-day driving, it automatically puts the hazard lights on. And even on a road with no markings, the lane-keeping assistance is constantly pulling at the steering, and not always in the right direction either. It’s less underwhelming in more rational areas. The interior is spacious, the controls are nicely laid out and clear and easy to use, the infotainment works well and there’s good visibility. Alfa is also making a huge push on quality, and while that will mainly be borne out over a longer period, there’s an impressive solidity to the car and excellent fit and finish. Even so, the materials are a very mixed bag, ranging from (optional) soft leather and ultra-tactile shift paddles to some cheap plastics and coarse rubber surfaces. It's a funny kind of car, then, the Tonale PHEV. For all the talk about passion and driving dynamics, its main selling point will be its sensible appeal. And nothing shouts sensible appeal more than a low company-car tax band. All Tonale PHEVs bar the Speciale (due to its 20in wheels) are rated for an impressive 43 miles of EV range, which puts them in the 8% BIK band, whereas most rivals languish at 12%. We’ve previously range-tested a Tonale PHEV and got just over 30 miles out of it in freezing temperatures, suggesting that high-30s ought to be achievable in more clement weather – an good result for the class. PHEV SUVs are inevitably quite expensive, but with a starting price of £45,995 (for the Ti version) and decent equipment levels, the Tonale’s pricing is in line with that of the BMW X1 and Volvo XC40, and it’s looking reasonably competitive on finance as well. In this new era, Alfa has found plenty of new rational qualities but seemingly left behind those for which we loved it in the first place. If it can strike a better balance between the two, it could yet become a serious player, although that’s not going to happen with this particular version of the Tonale.

Name of this band music: The Who Members: Roger Daltrey / Pete Townshend The time this band music was created is: 1964 Band Music Picture: Musical Genres: Rock, hard rock, power pop Awards: -- Top 3 Songs (Names): won’t get fooled again, my generation, join together Other Information: The Who are an English rock band formed in London in 1964. Their core lineup consisted of lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Their contributions to rock music include the development of the Marshall Stack, large public address systems, the use of synthesisers, Entwistle's and Moon's influential playing styles, Townshend's feedback and power chord guitar technique, and the development of the rock opera. They are cited as an influence by many hard rock, punk, power pop and mod bands. The Who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. The Who developed from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves as part of the pop art and mod movements, featuring auto-destructive art by destroying guitars and drums on stage. Their first single as the Who, "I Can't Explain" (1965), reached the UK top ten, and was followed by a string of hit singles including "My Generation" (1965), "Substitute" (1966) and "Happy Jack" (1966). In 1967, they performed at the Monterey Pop Festival and released "I Can See for Miles", their only US top-ten single. The group's 1969 concept album Tommy included the single "Pinball Wizard" and was a critical and commercial success. Further festival appearances at Woodstock and the Isle of Wight, along with the concert album Live at Leeds (1970), established their reputation as a respected rock act. The success put pressure on lead songwriter Townshend, and the follow-up to Tommy, Lifehouse, was abandoned. Songs from the project made up Who's Next (1971), including the hits "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Baba O'Riley", and "Behind Blue Eyes". The group released another concept album, Quadrophenia (1973), as a celebration of their mod roots, and oversaw the film adaptation of Tommy (1975). They continued to tour to large audiences before semi-retiring from live performances at the end of 1976. The release of Who Are You (1978) was overshadowed by Moon's death shortly after. Kenney Jones replaced Moon and the group resumed touring, and released a film adaptation of Quadrophenia and the retrospective documentary The Kids Are Alright. After Townshend became weary of the group, they split in 1983. The Who occasionally re-formed for live appearances such as Live Aid in 1985, a 25th-anniversary tour in 1989 and a tour of Quadrophenia in 1996–1997. A full reunion began in 1999, with drummer Zak Starkey. After Entwistle's death in 2002, plans for a new album were delayed until 2006, with Endless Wire. Since Entwistle's death, the Who have continued to perform and tour, most commonly with Starkey on drums, Pino Palladino on bass, and Pete's brother Simon Townshend on second guitar and backing vocals. In 2019, the group released the album Who and toured with a symphony orchestra.

Musician Name: Paul McCartney Birthday / Location: 18 June 1942 (age 80) Liverpool, England Main instrument: Vocals, bass guitar, guitar, keyboards Musician Picture: Musician Awards & Nominations:-- Best Performance: -- Other Information: Sir James Paul McCartney CH MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame with the Beatles, for whom he played bass guitar and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile and wide tenor vocal range, and musical eclecticism, exploring genres ranging from pre–rock and roll pop to classical, ballads, and electronica. His songwriting partnership with Lennon remains the most successful in history.[4] Born in Liverpool, McCartney taught himself piano, guitar and songwriting as a teenager, having been influenced by his father, a jazz player, and rock and roll performers such as Little Richard and Buddy Holly. He began his career when he joined Lennon's skiffle group, the Quarrymen, in 1957, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the cute Beatle", McCartney later involved himself with the London avant-garde and spearheaded the incorporation of experimental aesthetics into the Beatles' studio productions. Starting with the 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, he gradually became the band's de facto leader, providing the creative impetus for most of their music and film projects. Many of his Beatles songs, including "And I Love Her", "Yesterday", "Eleanor Rigby", and "Blackbird", rank among the most covered songs in history.[5][6] While primarily a bassist with the Beatles, in various songs he played a number of other instruments, including keyboards, guitars, and drums. After the Beatles disbanded, he debuted as a solo artist with the 1970 album McCartney and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and Denny Laine. Led by McCartney, Wings was one of the most successful bands of the 1970s, and he wrote or co-wrote their US or UK number-one hits "My Love", "Band on the Run", "Listen to What the Man Said", "Silly Love Songs", and "Mull of Kintyre". He resumed his solo career in 1980 and has toured as a solo artist since 1989. Without Wings, his UK or US number-one hits have included "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" (with Linda), "Coming Up", "Pipes of Peace", "Ebony and Ivory" (with Stevie Wonder), and "Say Say Say" (with Michael Jackson). Beyond music, he has taken part in projects to promote international charities related to such subjects as animal rights, seal hunting, land mines, vegetarianism, poverty, and music education. McCartney has written or co-written a record 32 songs that have topped the Billboard Hot 100 and, as of 2009, had sales of 25.5 million RIAA-certified units in the US. His honours include two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1999), an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, 18 Grammy Awards, an appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1965 and a knighthood in 1997 for services to music. As of 2020, he is one of the wealthiest musicians in the world, with an estimated fortune of £800 million.