The UK Government’s Clean Energy Plans
The government has introduced legislation to create Great British Energy, a publicly owned energy firm to be based in Scotland (but where …
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Housing Construction Ambitions Get £125m Legal & General Boost
Legal & General (L&G) has pledged to invest at least £125 million of pension funds into affordable housing, aligning with the …
CrowdStrike Mass IT Outage and Subsequent Backlash
The recent incident involving CrowdStrike’s software update causing a massive global IT outage has sparked significant …
The UK£ hit its highest level against the US$ in a year while inflation remains at 2% for June
Fresh data on Wednesday showed the rate of UK inflation rose at 2% in the year to June, unchanged from May. This prompted traders to …
The Proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill – To Get Britain Building Again
The Labour government’s proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill, along with broader planning reforms, aims to …
SoftBank Acquires AI Chip Firm Graphcore
British AI chip designer Graphcore, once a promising rival to industry leader Nvidia, has been acquired by the Japanese conglomerate …
Reeves’ New Policies to Get Britain Building Again
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an ambitious set of planning reforms aimed at revitalising Britain’s construction …
Modern Construction: Stuck in the Past
Imagine stepping through a time portal and landing smack dab in the middle of a modern construction site. A hardhat might …
London Listings set to Rebound from Q3 2024
The UK IPO market is showing signs of recovery, with increased activity levels and more firms preparing to list on the …
Europe Takes the Wheel: MiCA’s Impact on Stablecoins
The European Union (EU) is revving its engines and taking the wheel of cryptocurrency regulation with the Markets in …
A Chilly Year for UK VC Fundraising
The UK’s venture capital (VC) landscape is experiencing a notable decline in capital raised, with figures for the first quarter of 2024 …
AI Revolutionises Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease, a relentless neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions worldwide, is on the verge of a major breakthrough. …
Breakthrough Slashes Cement Emissions Significantly
A remarkable breakthrough from the UK promises to revolutionize the cement industry and significantly reduce its …
Nvidia’s Market Value Soars to $3.35 Trillion, Briefly Overtaking Tech Giants
Nvidia has achieved a remarkable feat, overtaking tech giants Microsoft and Apple to become the world’s most valuable …
Shein Turns to London: LSE’s Largest Fashion IPO?
In early June, the fast fashion retailer Shein took a significant step towards listing on the London Stock Exchange by …
UK Inflation Hits the Bank of England’s target of 2.00%, but Keeps Rates on Hold
Prices rose at 2% in the year to May for the first time in nearly 3 years, down from 2.3% the month before, official figures show.
The economy is …
Bitcoin Remaining Volatile and Off the Recent Highs
The recent performance of Bitcoin exemplifies the cryptocurrency market’s inherent volatility and susceptibility to external …
Solar and Wind Projects in Azerbaijan Totalling 1 gigawatt (GW) of Capacity
The opening of Baku Energy Week was marked by the groundbreaking of three significant renewable energy projects in …
London Tech Week 2024: Key Takeaways
London Tech Week 2024 has once again underscored London’s pivotal role in the global tech ecosystem. Organized by Informa Tech and London & Partners, the event, supported by the UK government, provided a platform for showcasing cutting-edge technologies and fostering strategic partnerships. Here’s a deep dive into the insights and key takeaways from this event….
SEC Commissioner Proposes UK-USA Sandbox for Digital Ledger Technology (DLT)
The UK recently held a consultation about its Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), which aims to simplify legal requirements for …