Technology
Microsoft-Activision Deal Divides Regulators
While market watchdogs in the European Union and China have given the green light, the software giant is still fighting battles in the US and UK to get the deal approved.
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Features
Open Banking: Still The Next Big Thing
As open banking expands, consumers and companies stand to enjoy lower fees, greater ability to leverage their financial data: if they can control the risk of stolen or misused data.
Banking
Cineworld To Drop Screens
The cinema chain exits bankruptcy, touts vote-of-confidence and opts to sell European and Israeli assets—but only if the price is right.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The UKs Second Big Bang
Britain repeals post-2008 banking reforms, including the cap on bonuses for bankers.
News
English Economy Trussed Up
Britain's third prime minister in just three months—Rishi Sunak—steps up to the plate.
News
Liz Truss Goes Bust Amid Economic Turmoil
Liz Truss becomes the shortest-serving prime minister in British history but her chaotic economic legacy will live on.
News
United Kingdom: Queen’s Death Weakens Commonwealth Ties
Queen Elizabeth II’s passing may lead to independence bids from some the of 15 remaining realms under the rule of the British monarchy.
News
Boris Johnson’s Successor Touts Risky Tax Cuts
Liz Truss is promising tax cuts during an inflationary crisis.
News
UK: Boris Johnson Steps Down
Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson steps down just three years after winning a historic mandate.
News
UK Law Agents Seize NFTs
Britain's tax authority became the first law enforcement agency in the country to seizenonfungible tokens (NFTs).
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
UK Bets On Digital Agreement With Singapore
Plans for a UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (DEA)—the first such agreement between an Asian and European country—were first announced in December.