Boom in Hikvision UK sales sparks calls for full ban on Chinese CCTV giant June 9, 2024 News that Hikvision's UK sales boomed last year has sparked calls for a complete ban on the Chinese CCTV giant.
Planners strive to protect the UK’s beautiful quarries by blocking film studio June 7, 2024 The government has rejected a major media investment in the latest sign that nimbyism is triumphing over economic development in London.
Tables turned? Cambridge pharma firm launches hostile bid for New York-listed peer June 7, 2024 Vanda Pharmaceuticals, based in Washington DC, confirmed the receipt of Cycle’s “unsolicited, non-binding indication of interest” and stated it would carefully review and evaluate the proposal.
Shares in Tennent’s and Magners maker C&C plunge as chief steps down over accounting errors June 7, 2024 In a "summary" of its unaudited results for the full year 2024, C&C said it expects revenue to be down two per cent on the previous year.
British tech giant Mike Lynch acquitted after 12-year legal battle June 7, 2024 Lynch was initially charged with 16 counts, including wire fraud and conspiracy but one charge of securities fraud was dropped during the trial.
Business secretary Kemi Badenoch to discuss Royal Mail bid with Czech Sphinx June 6, 2024 The owner of Royal Mail, last week agreed a £3.6bn takeover by Kretinsky’s EP Group, valuing the business at just above £5.2bn.
Microsoft: weak cyber defences set to hit economic growth June 5, 2024 Microsoft and many others have said that organisations need to "fight fire with fire" and use AI to bolster their defences.
Google Gemini AI app launches in UK as chatbots crash globally June 5, 2024 It is another stride forwards for Google in the race against other tech giants for AI dominance.
Tiktok: Chinese-owned app hit with cyber attack as CNN, Paris Hilton and Sony targeted June 5, 2024 Despite its popularity amongst American teens, Tiktok must sell to a non-Chinese entity by January 2025, amid national security concerns.
Angle: Pharma firm’s share price plunges after missing market forecasts June 5, 2024 Angle also today announced a plan to raise about £8.5m through a combination of new share placements and subscriptions.
