BT delays public network switchover until 2027 despite ‘increasingly fragile’ old tech May 20, 2024 BT and other operators are in the process of upgrading all of their old analogue phone services on to a fully digital, full-fibre network.
UK’s AI Safety Institute set to open in San Francisco May 20, 2024 The British government is hoping the new office will allow the UK to tap into Silicon Valley's tech talent and strengthen ties with the US.
City helps UK pull ahead of rivals to be Europe’s top destination for investment in financial services May 20, 2024 The UK has extended its lead as Europe's top destination for investment into financial services despite the impact of Brexit, according to a new survey from EY.
Pragmatic: ‘More to be done’ says boss of British chipmaker May 19, 2024 The chief of Pragmatic has said good progress has been made but there is "more to be done" to support Britain’s semiconductor industry.
China’s BYD nears deal to supply London’s electric double decker buses May 19, 2024 Chinese automaker BYD is closing in on a deal that would see it supply all-electric double decker buses in London.
Branson’s back? Virgin Trains looks to show up Avanti in bid for west coast route May 19, 2024 Sir Richard Branson is set to make a return to Britain's railways with a bid to run an open access service on the west coast mainline.
Raspberry Pi staff set for £68m windfall from London float May 19, 2024 Employees at computer firm Raspberry Pi are poised to enjoy an up to £68m windfall from the company’s float on the London stock market in the coming weeks. According to a London Stock Exchange filing, the Cambridge-based firm’s employee incentive scheme controls a roughly 13.6 per cent stake in Raspberry Pi. If the firm achieves [...]
Jeremy Hunt promises future tax cuts if Conservatives win general election May 17, 2024 Jeremy Hunt promised further tax cuts if the Conservatives win the general election as he sought to draw an electoral dividing line between the Tories and the Labour Party.
‘Major milestone’: UK ratifies Indo-Pacific CPTPP post-Brexit trade deal ahead of schedule May 17, 2024 The UK has hit a “major milestone” in its efforts to join the CPTPP trade pact as it ratified the terms of agreement ahead of schedule.
Sunday Times Rich List: Rishi Sunak worth over £650m May 17, 2024 Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty are worth more than £650m, the Sunday Times Rich List has revealed.