Britain allocates £100 million towards AI research and regulatory efforts.
London, UK – In a significant move towards advancing the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the United Kingdom has announced a substantial investment of over £100 million (US$125 million) in…
Revised Figures Show UK Labour Market More Constrained Than Previously Estimated
Recent adjustments to the UK‘s population estimates have revealed a tighter labour market than previously understood, with a significant decrease in unemployment rates. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported…
BP makes a comeback with a net annual profit of US$15.2 billion and boosts its share buyback program.
London, UK – In a stunning reversal of fortunes, British energy giant BP announced on Tuesday that it had rebounded into vast profitability in 2023, marking a remarkable turnaround from…
Global Factory Activity Shows Mixed Results in January
The beginning of 2024 saw a varied performance across global manufacturing sectors, highlighted by the latest surveys released on February 1. Weak demand from China impacted Asia’s economic stability, while…
China Issues Warning to Ukraine for Labeling Its Enterprises as ‘War Sponsors’
In Kyiv, on February 1, tensions escalated as China communicated concerns to Ukraine over the potential damage to bilateral relations following Kyiv’s decision to label over a dozen Chinese firms…
Amazon Abandons iRobot Vacuum Maker Acquisition Following EU Objections
The recent fallout of Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot, the company behind the iconic Roomba vacuum, marks a significant turning point not just for iRobot but for the entire home robotics…
Apple Unveils Groundbreaking Changes in Europe: Third-Party App Stores and Reduced Fees to Comply with DMA
Apple’s recent announcement to revamp its app ecosystem in Europe in accordance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) underscores a pivotal moment in digital market regulation and its…
IMF Anticipates Global ‘Soft Landing’ on Horizon, Revises Upward 2024 Economic Growth Forecast
On Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) slightly raised its global economic growth forecast, enhancing the projections for the United States and China, the globe’s primary economic powerhouses. This revision…
HSBC Incurs £57 Million Fine in the UK for Incorrectly Classifying Deposits
HSBC Holdings Plc has been subjected to a significant fine of £57.4 million (equivalent to $73 million) by UK regulatory authorities due to deficiencies related to how it classified deposits…
UK Retail Price Inflation Plummets to Its Lowest in Nearly Two Years
January witnessed a notable slowdown in the pace of growth in the UK, as retailers offered substantial discounts in an effort to stimulate sales during a sluggish period. This development…
Recraft, an AI-powered graphic design tool, secures $12 million in funding to develop a foundational model
London’s Startup Landscape Enriched by Recraft’s Innovations in AI-Powered Graphic Design In the ever-evolving world of startups, London has witnessed a notable development with the emergence of Recraft. This innovative…
Robotic startup 1X, supported by OpenAI, secures a $100 million investment
1X Technologies, a pioneering Norwegian robotics startup, has recently made headlines with its substantial achievement in securing $100 million in Series B funding, a monumental leap for the company and…
Nabla, an AI-Powered Assistant for Healthcare Professionals, Secures $24 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Medical Consultations
Nabla, a burgeoning French startup, is revolutionizing the healthcare sector by introducing an AI copilot designed to accelerate and enhance the interaction between doctors and their patients. Nabla’s innovative technology,…
UK regulator CMA scrutinizes the collaboration between Microsoft and OpenAI as a ‘relevant merger
The recent upheaval in OpenAI’s leadership has drawn much attention in the tech and business world. It concluded with co-founder Sam Altman’s rapid reinstatement and an increased involvement from Microsoft,…
Microsoft now states the CMA was ‘rigorous and just’ regarding the Activision Blizzard acquisition.
Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, initially expressed deep dissatisfaction with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after it impeded Microsoft’s substantial acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Previously characterizing it as…
SumUp, a Block rival, secures $307 million amidst fintech funding downturn.
SumUp, the British payments startup renowned for its compact card readers, announced on Monday that it has successfully raised 285 million euros ($306.6 million) in a substantial funding round. This…
The $30 million infusion into Mine will usher in AI-driven privacy solutions for the corporate sector.
Amid a tumultuous year for venture capital investment, Mine defied the prevailing trends by securing a substantial Series B funding round of $30 million, co-led by PayPal Ventures and Battery…
Hololight secures $12 million in funding for its XR streaming software.
Hololight, a software company specializing in AR and VR solutions for enterprises, has secured $12 million in funding to accelerate the development of its XR streaming platform, known as Hololight…
iRobot’s stock surged by 39% following news of EU approval for its Amazon deal.
iRobot, the manufacturer of Roomba vacuums, saw its stock price rise by approximately 39% on Friday in response to news that the European Union is poised to give its approval…
Atlas, a 3D generative AI platform, has stepped out of stealth mode with $6 million in funding to expedite the development of virtual world creation
Atlas, a cutting-edge 3D generative AI platform, has emerged from two years in stealth mode with a robust $6 million in seed funding. This financing comprises two separate rounds: a…