Britain’s national security is under fresh scrutiny following stark warnings from Nikhil Rathi, head of the Financial Conduct Authority, who highlighted critical vulnerabilities stemming from the country’s failure to prioritise
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The Dutch government has seized control of leading semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia from its Chinese parent company, sparking a heated stand-off between The Hague and Beijing over national security and operational
Labour is facing mounting pressure to block the takeover of Thames Water by Hong Kong-based CK Infrastructure CKI as concern intensifies over placing one of Britain’s most vital utilities in
The UK government has intervened to halt a prospective joint venture between Versarien, a Gloucestershire-based developer of advanced graphene materials, and a Chinese peer. National security concerns were cited as
The chief executive of US semiconductor powerhouse Intel, Lip-Bu Tan, has spoken out following intense pressure from President Donald Trump to step down over alleged connections to China. In a
Baidu, often referred to as ‘China’s Google,’ has announced plans to trial its self-driving Apollo Go taxis on UK and German roads in 2026. This expansion, in partnership with ride-hailing
Ed Miliband, the UK Energy Secretary, is under mounting scrutiny for withholding details of a net zero cooperation agreement signed with China earlier this year. Despite growing demands for transparency,
The UK government is poised to designate British steel production as critical to national security, unveiling plans to secure substantial orders for infrastructure projects including wind farms and rail links.
In a landmark transaction finalised on Wednesday, Nippon Steel successfully acquired US Steel for $14.9 billion, marking a significant shift in the global steel manufacturing landscape. The deal’s completion follows
British defence manufacturing is poised for a significant transformation as BAE Systems announces plans to dramatically increase domestic explosives production, reducing dependence on American and French ammunition supplies. The strategic
The British government is considering deploying the Royal Navy to escort vital fuel shipments to Scunthorpe’s blast furnaces following Parliament’s historic vote to seize control of British Steel, ensuring its
In a significant move that could reshape America’s financial landscape, Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating the creation of a US sovereign wealth fund. The directive, issued from
The United Kingdom’s cyber defence capabilities are struggling to keep pace with escalating threats, as artificial intelligence and widely accessible technologies fuel an unprecedented surge in attacks, according to alarming
The British government has issued a decisive order forcing a Chinese technology company to divest its majority stake in a UK-based semiconductor manufacturer. This landmark decision follows revelations that the
In a significant move that underscores the growing intersection of renewable energy and national security, Sweden has rejected proposals for 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, citing critical
A significant fire erupted at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness during the early hours of Wednesday morning, resulting in two individuals being hospitalised. The incident occurred at the defence company’s
