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Sunak Pitches UK as Home of AI Safety Regulation
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Sunak Pitches UK as Home of AI Safety Regulation

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday, June 12, during a speech at a technical conference in London, called the United Kingdom the center of artificial intelligence and regulation of the technology sector.

Sunak Keeps Up Push to Make UK Leader in AI Regulation
Science & Technology

Sunak Keeps Up Push to Make UK Leader in AI Regulation

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday, June 12, according to information available to the media, will make a statement, which will be a continuation of his consistent public campaign aimed at promoting the claim that the United Kingdom should become a leader in regulating of the development and dissemination of artificial intelligence.

HSBC Launches Startup and Tech-Focused Innovation Banking Unit
Fintech & Ecommerce

HSBC Launches Startup and Tech-Focused Innovation Banking Unit

HSBC rebrands and expands previously acquired SVB UK as the HSBC Innovation Banking unit to provide banking services to the startup, investor, and broader tech community

a16z Crypto Expands to UK
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a16z Crypto Expands to UK

A “predictable business environment” is one of the main factors behind a16z crypto decision to expand to the UK

FCA Introduces Crypto Advertising Limits
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FCA Introduces Crypto Advertising Limits

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going to introduce tougher rules for the marketing of crypto assets, designed to ensure those who buy crypto understand the risk

NatWest and Edinburgh University Launch New Innovation Centre
Finance & Economics

NatWest and Edinburgh University Launch New Innovation Centre

NatWest Group and the University of Edinburgh are jointly implementing a project aimed at implementing efforts to create a Center for Purpose-Driven Innovation in Banking.

Starling Bank Enables ‘Hide References’ to Aid Economic Abuse Victims
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Starling Bank Enables ‘Hide References’ to Aid Economic Abuse Victims

Starling Bank launched an unprecedented feature that enables abuse victims to switch off intimidating and offensive payment references that can accompany bank transfers

Standard Life Partners Moneyhub for Open Finance Integration
Fintech & Ecommerce

Standard Life Partners Moneyhub for Open Finance Integration

Standard Life is teaming up with Moneyhub to roll out the open financial instrument Money Mindset.

UK Neobank Monzo Records First Monthly Profits
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UK Neobank Monzo Records First Monthly Profits

British neobank Monzo said that it managed to achieve profitability.

Barclays Bank Invests £3 Million in Trade Ledger
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Barclays Bank Invests £3 Million in Trade Ledger

Barclays Bank has directed investments of 3 million pounds to the development of Trade Ledger.

Coinbase Introduces Zero Trading Fee Subscription
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Coinbase Introduces Zero Trading Fee Subscription

Coinbase’s new subscription service, “Coinbase One,” provides a range of exclusive benefits and features besides zero-fee trading

BT to Cut 55,000 Jobs
Society & Lifestyle

BT to Cut 55,000 Jobs

Telecommunications giant BT has announced its intention to cut 55,000 jobs by the end of this decade.

Vodafone to Cut 11,000 Jobs
Finance & Economics

Vodafone to Cut 11,000 Jobs

Vodafone announced its intention to lay off 11 thousand employees.

Amazon Workers Launch Battle to Unionize in Britain
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Amazon Workers Launch Battle to Unionize in Britain

Employees at Amazon at a large warehouse located in the UK reported about unionization.

In UK Ransomware Payments Nearly Double in One Year
Finance & Economics

In UK Ransomware Payments Nearly Double in One Year

In the UK, payments by companies to ransomware programs have almost doubled over the past year.

UK Extradites Autonomy Co-Founder Mike Lynch to US
Society & Lifestyle

UK Extradites Autonomy Co-Founder Mike Lynch to US

British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch has been extradited to the United States, where he will be charged with committing illegal acts.