Tech leaders call on government to cultivate ‘AI ecosystem’ to rival Silicon Valley October 30, 2023 A group of tech leaders led by Tech Nation is calling on the government to act now to become a global leader in artificial intelligence.
Japan eyes UK life sciences sector with injection into venture fund January 4, 2024 The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) is investing into the UK’s stagnant life sciences sector in a bid to revive its own.
Tech Week Day Two: Lack of diversity remains a black mark on UK tech’s track record of success June 13, 2023 In the last decade, London’s tech ecosystem has grown to encompass a diverse set of verticals: from AI, to fintech, climate tech and crypto. However, when it comes to improving the diversity of the people who make up the capital’s tech industry, progress has been slower. While many UK tech companies publicly say diversity is [...]
EG Group: Issa brothers fry off entire KFC franchise to slash debt mountain December 6, 2023 EG Group, the debt-laden petrol group owned by the billionaire Issa Brothers, has offloaded all of its franchise KFC sites in the UK and Ireland to the US multinational behind the fried chicken empire.
Can AIM deliver? Here’s a compelling test case August 13, 2024 As the London Stock Exchange's younger brother continues to struggle, a new energy firm provides a litmus test on how well AIM can deliver on its raison d’etre, writes Keith Boyfield
We need to look further than just Europe for British science to succeed April 7, 2023 Europe and its funding programs offer a rich opportunity for British science, but they are not our only partners, writes Daniel Korski
City of London Corporation to open first US offices December 11, 2023 The City of London Corporation has today announced it is laying permanent foundations across the pond with the opening of its first offices in the US.
The ‘biggest climate law ever’? What CBAM means for the UK December 19, 2023 “The biggest climate law ever in Europe, and some say in the world,” Peter Liese, lead negotiator for the European Parliament said. In reference to the Paris Agreement? Europe’s New Green Deal? Biden’s IRA? Nope – Liese was describing the carbon border adjustment mechanism, known to nerds by the catchy acronym CBAM. This wonkish-sounding legislation [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher amid firm global cues June 18, 2024 Asian stocks mirrored Wall Street's gains. Focus on US retail sales, Fed officials' speeches, UK inflation, and Bank of England decision.
The Body Shop prepares to slash jobs and close stores as administration confirmed February 13, 2024 Hundreds of jobs are expected to be lost and stores closed as The Body Shop officially entered administration.