Game developer Tripledot raises $116m to become UK’s latest ‘unicorn’ February 14, 2022 Gaming startup Tripledot Studios has secured a fresh $116m round of funding to make it the UK’s latest ‘unicorn’, with a valuation of $1.4bn.
Lithium recycling firm set for London listing as demand for batteries surges February 14, 2022 An Australian metal recycling firm which recycles metals for use in lithium batteries is set to announce a London listing as demand for electric vehicles continues to surge.
Financial watchdog pushes through changes to “unfair and unclear” buy-now pay-later contracts February 14, 2022 The Financial Conduct Authority has pushed through changes to potentially “unfair and unclear” terms in the contracts major buy-now pay-later (BNPL) as the government prepares for a regulatory clampdown on the sector this year.
University pension scheme lays out climate targets but comes under fire for lack of ambition February 14, 2022 The UK universities’ pension scheme has set a series of new carbon reduction targets to reduce emissions in its investments portfolio, as pressure grows on pension funds to decarbonise their investment strategies.
JD Sports and Footasylum hit with £5m fine following covert car park rendezvous February 14, 2022 city watchdog has slapped sports retailers JD Sports and Footasylum with a £5m fine after the firms’ bosses conducted covert meetings to discuss a blocked takeover, it has revealed.
Burger King UK’s owners court investors ahead of £600m float February 14, 2022 Burger King UK’s private equity owners have begun a charm offensive with investors as they look to build support to float the firm’s UK division in the first half of this year.
Britain’s banks prepare to pay out bumper bonuses amid cost of living crisis February 14, 2022 Britain’s banks are bracing themselves for a public backlash as they prepare to dish out more than £4bn in bonuses while customers grapple with a growing cost of living crisis.
Stationery start up Papier raises $50m to fuel global expansion February 14, 2022 London-based stationery startup Papier has secured a $50m funding round as it looks to fuel a global expansion plan, the firm announced today.
March revealed as best month to sell property due to annual surge in buyer interest February 14, 2022 March is the best month of the year to sell UK homes due to an annual surge in buyer interest and fierce compeition for properties, new data has revealed.
Exclusive: InfraRed snaps up majority stake in Complete Technology Group to supercharge broadband roll out February 14, 2022 Investment firm InfraRed Capital Partners has snapped up a majority stake in UK telecoms provider Complete Technology Group (CTG) and plans to inject up to £125m into the rollout of broadband conncectivity, the firm announced today.
