BMLL Reports £14m Loss Before Nordic Capital Acquisition
Market data firm BMLL recorded a £14.3m pre-tax loss in 2023 while securing a takeover by Nordic Capital. Discover the strategic implications for financial technology.
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AI Reshapes UK Recruitment: ICO Urges Transparency
The ICO warns that AI's £532bn productivity boost in UK recruitment must be balanced with fairness and data transparency to maintain public trust and ethical deployment.
Nationwide's 18 London Branches Safe Until 2030
Nationwide Building Society confirms 18 London branches will remain open until at least 2030 as part of its 'last branch in town' pledge, bucking the UK's bank closure trend.
ABN Amro Buys NIBC Bank from Blackstone
Dutch banking giant ABN Amro acquires NIBC Bank from Blackstone in strategic expansion. Deal strengthens commercial banking presence with €672 million transaction.
EU Plans to Weaken GDPR Data Protection Laws
Leaked documents reveal EU plans to dilute GDPR data protection laws, risking Europe's digital sovereignty and empowering US tech giants. Urgent action needed to enforce existing regulations.
Government AI Rollout Faces Security and Data Risks
Australian finance minister Katy Gallagher announces widespread AI adoption across government departments following positive trial results, despite concerns about data security and job impacts.
Munich Court: ChatGPT Violated Copyright Laws
OpenAI ordered to pay damages after German court ruled ChatGPT illegally trained on pop songs. Landmark European ruling could reshape AI copyright landscape.
Sony writes off £155m from Bungie acquisition
Sony admits its £2.7 billion Bungie buyout has underperformed, recording a £155m loss as Destiny 2 struggles. Can the delayed Marathon reboot turn things around?
Google warns billions over malicious VPN apps
Google alerts users about fake VPNs used by cybercriminals to steal personal data. Learn how to protect yourself and which trusted VPN providers to use.
Howden Buys Evelyn Partners Employee Benefits Business
Insurance broker Howden agrees to acquire Evelyn Partners' employee benefits consultancy for an undisclosed sum. The deal, set for Q1 2026, expands Howden's UK corporate health offerings.
UK Jobless Rate Hits 5%, Highest Since 2020
UK unemployment jumps to 5%, the highest since late 2020. Critics blame the Chancellor's tax policies as the budget approaches. Read the full analysis.
UK unemployment rate surges to 5% post-pandemic high
UK unemployment hits 5% post-pandemic high as payroll numbers fall. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. Latest data concerns policymakers ahead of November Budget.
UK unemployment rate rises to 5.0%, highest in 4 years
UK unemployment rate climbs to 5.0%, reaching a four-year high as payroll numbers fall. Get the latest economic data ahead of the autumn budget.
UK Retail Braces for Black Friday & Budget
UK retailers face a tense November with Black Friday sales and the Autumn Budget. New data reveals sluggish retail sales and rising unemployment. Stay informed on the latest market analysis.
The Crunch: Lego Charts, Gaza Recovery & Europe's Borders
Explore this week's data dive featuring Australian children's TV decline, Gaza's monumental recovery effort, hurricane hunters, and the elusive definition of Western Europe. Sign up for more insights!
Latin America's AI Boom Sparks Data Centre Resistance
Communities in Chile and Uruguay are taking governments to court over secretive data centre deals as AI expansion threatens water resources in drought-stricken regions.
Atletico Madrid valued at £2.2bn after Apollo deal
Atletico Madrid has been valued at £2.2bn after US firm Apollo Global Management acquired a majority stake. Discover how this private equity move reshapes European football.
Arsenal's GPS-breaking star set for first-team role
The young Arsenal star who shattered tracking data with his incredible intensity is being tipped for regular starting role after dazzling performances in training and pre-season.
Far-right extremists top UK terror referrals
New government data reveals a dramatic shift in UK terrorism threats as far-right referrals surpass Islamist extremism cases for the first time in Prevent programme history.
BT Bets on Budget Provider Amid Broadband Customer Losses
BT Group makes strategic move to acquire budget broadband provider Plusnet amid ongoing customer losses and intense market competition. Discover how this acquisition aims to bolster BT's market position.
M&S Cyber Attack: Crisis Manageable Says Analysis
Marks & Spencer faces significant cybersecurity challenges, but analysis reveals why the retail giant is better positioned to recover than many competitors.
30% of adults suffered childhood abuse in England and Wales
Groundbreaking data reveals nearly 3 in 10 adults experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse before age 16, with profound implications for public health and support services.
Amazon Sues AI Rival Perplexity Over Copyright
Tech giant Amazon files groundbreaking lawsuit against AI startup Perplexity, accusing it of massive copyright infringement by training its chatbot on web content without permission. The legal battle could redefine AI development rules.
LSEG rejects deception claims in data firm acquisition
LSEG vehemently denies allegations of misleading a data analytics company during its 2022 acquisition process, dismissing claims as 'opportunistic' and 'without merit' in ongoing legal battle.
M&S cyber attack costs retailer £4.5 million
Retail giant Marks & Spencer discloses the staggering financial impact of a sophisticated cyber attack that compromised employee data and disrupted operations.
M&S profits plunge over 50% after cyber attack
Retail giant Marks & Spencer reports profits more than halved after sophisticated cyber attack disrupts operations and forces costly recovery measures.
TP ICAP revenue jumps 8% as market volatility boosts performance
The world's largest inter-dealer broker reports strong first-half performance driven by market volatility, as strategic review of data services business continues.
Denmark rushes to fix Chinese electric bus security flaw
Danish authorities scramble to patch security vulnerabilities in Chinese-made electric buses that could allow remote access to critical systems, raising national security concerns across Europe.
Google Plans Space Datacentres for AI Boom
Google reveals ambitious plans to deploy datacentres in space, pioneering extraterrestrial computing to power the AI revolution while tackling Earth's energy constraints.
MaineHealth sends death notices for living patients
Healthcare provider MaineHealth launches urgent investigation after multiple families receive death notifications for relatives who were still alive, raising serious concerns about patient data management.
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