Royal Mail faces national security probe as strike action looms August 25, 2022 Royal Mail is facing a national security investigation over concerns that Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is planning to hike his stake in the company, just as its summer of strikes is set to kick off.
Watchdog whacks Spreadex with £1.36m fine over punter failings August 25, 2022 Spreadex has been slapped with a £1.36m fine by the gambling watchdog after it found social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings.
Deezer loses 300k subscribers after rocky market debut August 25, 2022 Deezer said it lost 300,000 subscribers in the first half of the year just as the firm begins to recover from its IPO slump.
Sony ups Playstation prices amid inflation woes August 25, 2022 Sony has upped the prices for its PlayStation 5 games console, citing the the global economic environment.
Electric vehicle charging points lag behind rapid car uptake in UK August 18, 2022 Just 107 local authorities across the UK have successfully applied for on-street charging points in the UK, despite claims that the government is trying to drive forward electric vehicle growth.
Mecca owner Rank warns of ‘challenging’ road ahead amid inflationary pressure August 18, 2022 Mecca owner Rank has warned of a "challenging" road ahead this morning, as the gambling giant faces inflationary pressure and dwindling demand.
Discovery dumps stake in GB News as it claws £60m investment August 18, 2022 GB News has secured £60m in investment in a new ownership arrangement, which sees Warner Bros. Discovery dump its stake in the firm.
Gaming giant Embracer snaps up Lord of the Rings rights in bargain deal August 18, 2022 In a clear defiance to the slowing M&A landscape, Embracer Group has snapped up the intellectual property rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit literary works, as well as five other firms in a £645.7m deal.
‘Vast shoes to fill’: Amol Rajan to replace Jeremy Paxman as new University Challenge host August 18, 2022 Amol Rajan is set to become the new host of BBC Two’s University Challenge.
Exclusive: Three names Iain Milligan as new Chief Network Officer to drive 5G rollout August 18, 2022 Three UK today announced that Iain Milligan has been appointed the new Chief Network Officer (CNO), responsible for the rollout of the firm's 5G growth.
