Disney to lose its Mickey Mouse copyright – but you still can’t use it. Here’s why December 28, 2023 Legally, it means that anyone can copy and reproduce the 1928 version of Mickey Mouse without the permission of notoriously copyright-vigilant Disney.
Mark Kleinman: Thames Water will be hoping for a fresh start in 2024 December 28, 2023 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man that gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column.
Deloitte’s key sport investment trends of 2023: $1bn+ deals, MCO and women’s sport December 27, 2023 Deloitte's Sports Business Group digs into what drove the deals in 2023.
Astrazeneca to buy China’s Gracell Biotechnologies in $1.2bn deal December 27, 2023 Astrazeneca will buy Gracell Biotechnologies for up to $1.2bn as the Anglo-Swedish pharma company furthers its cell therapy ambitions and boosts its presence in China.
In memoriam: Two chancellors, Parky, Sir Bobby, business leaders and celebs we lost in 2023 December 26, 2023 As City A.M. looks ahead to the next 12 months, we reflect on those who have departed this year, and the impact they continue to have.
Met investigates ‘arson’ attack on Finchley and Golders Green MP’s office December 26, 2023 Police in London are investigating a suspected arson attack at the office of Conservative MP Mike Freer.
Best of 2023: We chat to Ynon Kreiz, the man behind Barbie December 25, 2023 Ynon Kreiz is the CEO of a $6bn company, responsible for some of the world’s most recognisable brands, and I’m pressing him on whether or not he has a favourite Barbie.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe strikes deal to buy 25 per cent stake in Manchester United December 24, 2023 Billionaire tycoon and Ineos Group chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to buy a 25 per cent stake in Manchester United, the Premier League club has announced.
Israel bombs northern Gaza; Palestinians say 166 killed in 24 hours December 24, 2023 Israel bombed areas of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip overnight, with fighting throughout Sunday morning, residents and Palestinian media said, as Gaza health authorities and the Israeli military both announced mounting death tolls.
The ‘debanking’ saga: What happened and where do the banks stand now? December 24, 2023 UK banking rules are in the midst of a shake-up after a turbulent year which saw former Ukip leader Nigel Farage spark a crisis at one of Britain’s largest banks.