Tag: #uk

FCA Raises Alarms Over Increasing Information Leaks in UK Corporate Takeovers

The UK's FCA warns about rising information leaks in takeovers, threatening market integrity and investor trust.

#fca, #uk, #marketintegrity, #insidertrading, #takeovers

UK Unveils Ambitious 10-Year Industrial Strategy to Revitalize Economy

UK launches a 10-year plan focused on innovation, investment, and job creation across high-growth sectors.

#uk, #economy, #industrialstrategy, #innovation, #investment

UK Government Pledge Over £500 Million to Quantum Computing in Bid for Global Leadership

UK invests £500M in quantum computing for national security and economic growth, reinforcing its global leadership commitment.

#uk, #quantumcomputing, #investment, #technology, #economy

UK Prepares for First Heatwave of 2025 with Temperatures Set to Soar

The UK braces for a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 34°C, raising health concerns.

#uk, #heatwave, #climatechange, #health, #weather

Wimbledon 2025: Historic Prize Fund and Technological Innovations Announced

Wimbledon 2025 unveils record £53.5 million prize fund, introduces electronic line-calling, and adjusts finals start times.

#wimbledon, #tennis, #sports, #technology, #uk

UK Launches £61 Million Climate Cooling Programme to Combat Global Warming

The UK's ARIA unveils a £61M initiative exploring climate cooling technologies to mitigate global warming, sparking debate among experts.

#uk, #climatechange, #research, #geoengineering

UK Chancellor Announces £86 Billion R&D Investment to Drive Innovation

UK pledges £86 billion investment in R&D to boost innovation and global competitiveness, focusing on manufacturing, energy, and life sciences.

#uk, #research, #innovation, #investment, #economy

UK's FCA Approves PISCES Trading Platform, Bridging Private and Public Markets

FCA greenlights PISCES, a new platform enabling intermittent private share trading, sparking debate over market impact and investor protection.

#uk, #tradingplatform, #ipc, #publicmarkets, #investment

South African Retailer TFG Reports 4.6% Rise in Annual Earnings with Strong UK Sales Boost

TFG's earnings rise 4.6% boosted by UK expansion and online growth via White Stuff acquisition.

#tfg, #fashion, #retail, #southafrica, #uk

IMF Revises UK's 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Fiscal Challenges

The IMF raises UK growth forecast to 1.2%, highlighting fiscal challenges despite strong GDP performance.

#imf, #uk, #economy, #growthforecast, #fiscalchallenges

UK Arts Leaders Defend Corporate Sponsorship Amid Ethical Controversy

UK arts leaders argue corporate sponsorship is crucial for sector sustainment, amid ethical debates over partnerships with controversial industries.

#arts, #corporatesponsorship, #UK, #culturalfunding

UK Government Contemplates Reduction in Cash ISA Allowance to Boost Stock Market Investments

UK ministers may lower cash ISA allowances to encourage investments in UK stocks, sparking debate over savers' flexibility and market growth.

#uk, #isas, #investments, #stockmarket, #economy

UK Launches "Backstop" Plan to Boost Pension Fund Investments in Private Markets

UK unveils plan to mandate pension investments if targets aren't met, stirring debate over economic growth and fund autonomy.

#uk, #pensionfunds, #economy, #investment, #privatemarkets

UK Government Partners with Tech Giants to Develop 'Prison Outside Prison' System

The UK is teaming up with tech giants like Microsoft and Google to monitor offenders with advanced surveillance, addressing prison overcrowding.

#uk, #surveillance, #criminaljustice, #technology, #overcrowding

UK Government Leverages Tech Firms for Community-Based Offender Monitoring

UK addresses prison overcrowding with tech-driven community monitoring. Public-private collaboration to redefine criminal justice.

#uk, #criminaljustice, #technology, #prisonovercrowding