Climate nerds to tech execs, how Cop28 became the new Davos December 12, 2023 From bad pick up lines from sustainable fashion founders to fossil fuel firms, Cop28 has become the summit to be seen, writes Robyn Scott
Molten snaps up Forward Partners in £41m London tech deal November 27, 2023 Listed venture vehicle Molten has snapped up AIM-listed Forward Partners in a deal worth £41.4m, it has been announced.
Starling Bank bets on tech to boost growth as much-anticipated IPO looms December 4, 2023 Starling Bank hopes to make technology an "increasingly significant part" of its business model as it ramps up international expansion ahead of an IPO, the chief of the group's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business has told City A.M.
Alibaba founder Jack Ma ditches tech for teaching May 2, 2023 Alibaba founder Jack Ma has taken up a university teaching position, in a shift away from his sprawling tech businesses and one of the first public roles he has assumed after almost three years of keeping a low profile. Ma joined Tokyo college, run by the University of Tokyo, as a visiting professor on Monday, [...]
Tech philanthropy looking to bring about world peace May 12, 2023 Bundeep Singh Rangar discusses his love of technology and crypto, and how it intertwines with his beliefs in human kindness.
BATM: London-listed Israeli tech firm’s revenue stagnant despite growing order book August 19, 2024 Israeli tech firm BATM Advanced Communications has seen its revenue remain flat despite “substantial growth” in its cyber division, according to newly-filed results. The London-listed firm, which has its headquarters in Hod Hasharon, saw its revenue hit $60m (£46m) in the first six months on 2024 – unchanged from the same period last year. BATM’s earnings [...]
Tesla, Google, Microsoft and Tiktok push tech layoffs total to nearly 100,000 this year June 17, 2024 A total of 326 tech companies have laid off more than 98,000 employees so far this year, according to online tracker layoffs.fyi.
Online Safety Bill: Tech bosses slam fresh government statement September 7, 2023 The UK government has denied its stance on the controversial Online Safety Bill has changed despite admitting that the technology to access messages without compromising user privacy does not currently exist. The bill has come under intense scrutiny from tech companies as it seeks to override encryption to scan online messages sent in the UK [...]
UK payment firms urge next government to make tech giants refund fraud victims July 4, 2024 The UK payments industry has issued an election-day plea for the next government to make tech giants liable for the reimbursement of fraud victims, in a bid to alter new rules placing the burden on the financial sector.
UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch among five bodies confirmed in Sicily yacht disaster August 22, 2024 Five bodies have been founded following four days of searching after a superyacht sank, one of the bodies is confirmed to be UK tech mogul Mike Lynch