Adobe and Figma scrap £16bn merger after regulators criticise deal December 18, 2023 Adobe and Figma have ditched their $20bn (£16bn) tie-up after struggling to secure regulatory approval in both the UK and Europe.
Vodafone share price rises as Iliad invites it to merge Italian operations December 18, 2023 Iliad said on Monday it had submitted a proposal to Vodafone to merge their Italian businesses, adding the project had the unanimous support of its board of directors. “The merged business would be expected to generate revenues of around £5bn and EBITDA of approximately £1.38bn (€1.6bn) for financial year ending March 2024,” Iliad said in a statement. [...]
Musicmagpie share price soars after strong results on Black Friday tech sales December 14, 2023 Musicmagpie shares soared as much as 24 per cent on Thursday after the second-hand smartphone seller said it saw a record Black Friday.
The Notebook: Professor Steven Spier on modernising the university experience December 14, 2023 Professor Steven Spier, Vice-Chancellor of Kingston University, says educators must step up to meet the AI revolution.
Ad watchdog conducts record level of rulings on green issues in 2023 December 12, 2023 Since the start of the year, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has conducted 29 formal rulings on green issues this year.
UK tech giant first company to receive funds under CHIPS act to bolster US microchip manufacturing December 12, 2023 UK tech giant BAE Systems has secured a landmark grant under the US CHIPS and Science Act - the first company ever to receive the funding.
Polar Capital: Tech stocks remain attractive despite high valuations and market headwinds December 12, 2023 Polar Capital Technology, the tech-focused investment trust, said today that it believes global tech stocks remain attractive despite their recent performance
Ofcom wants mobile and broadband firms to set out price rises clearly in ‘pounds and pence’ December 12, 2023 Mobile and broadband providers may have to state pound and pence rises in customers contracts under a new legislation proposed by Ofcom to ban inflation linked price rises. The media watchdog said it was concerned that customers’ contracts do not provide “sufficient certainty” about the prices they will pay. The regulator said it would stop [...]
UK tech scene continues to defy pessimists with three new unicorns this year December 12, 2023 The UK's tech boom continues with three new unicorn startups this year, according to new data by Pitchbook.
Tesla: Ex-Musk adviser and classmate among trio to head London-listed battery developer December 11, 2023 A trio of former Tesla executives are set to take charge of the London-listed battery and electric motor developer DG Innovate.
