EU to probe Nvidia’s $54bn ARM bid after concessions fail to allay concerns October 12, 2021 US tech company Nvidia’s $54bn bid for British chip designer ARM is set for a prolonged EU antitrust investigation. Concessions offered last week failed to address competition concerns, three people familiar with the matter said. This will be the second setback for the California-based tech firm after the UK’s watchdog warned the deal could damage [...]
Link chief John Howells on bank branch closures, payments and the battle for cash June 8, 2023 Link's chief John Howells says the nation can't "abandon" its cash users.
Why pension funds might not be to blame for the UK’s capital market decline March 21, 2023 Pension funds have taken on an interesting new role in the City psyche over the past year. Once just guardians of the country’s retirement cash, they have morphed into punch bags on which to unleash frustration at the UK’s capital market decline. A sort of anti-growth coalition unwilling to back home-reared equities and believe in [...]
Aston Martin Vantage 2024 review: From sports car to supercar May 13, 2024 The new 665hp Aston Martin Vantage is gunning for McLaren and Lamborghini. Tim Pitt drives it on the road and racetrack.
Aston Martin DB12: First look at glam new British super tourer June 5, 2023 Everything you need to know about the new Aston Martin DB12, including power and performance figures, plus how it's likely to drive.
They’re the real Ted Lasso – but there’s more to Hampton and Richmond Borough’s story April 23, 2024 Can the Beavers be the test case for an innovative VCFC concept?
Microsoft’s $16bn Nuance bid secures EU antitrust approval December 21, 2021 Microsoft's $16bn (£12bn) bid for AI company Nuance has won approval from the European Commission following an antitrust probe.
TfL is finally giving the Tube an Apple Pay upgrade December 2, 2019 Apple Pay users will be able to move through Tube stations faster, after the app upgraded its payment system with Transport for London (TfL). Apple Pay’s Express Transit allows people to tap through Tube stations without first having to use authentication measures. Read more: TfL deficit shrinks thanks to Ulez and increased Tube numbers Formerly, [...]
Amazon, Apple and Google team up to break home tech barriers December 18, 2019 Amazon, Apple and Google are teaming up to develop a new standard for compatibility across smart home products and appliances, the companies said today. The standard could unify a home’s electrical ecosystem and break down barriers between platforms, enabling consumers to rely on multiple providers for a streamlined service. Read more: Smart homes could transform [...]
Ed Warner: Why the London Marathon is a world leader – and a bargain April 11, 2024 Only New York can match it for glamour ansd profile.