AstraZeneca holds talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400bn merger
Britain’s AstraZeneca is in talks to acquire US rival Bristol Myers Squibb in a potential $400 billion deal that would create the world’s fourth-largest pharmaceutical company.
The threat to summer holidays looming with jet fuel shortages
Jet fuel prices have surged dramatically due to Middle East conflict disruptions, raising concerns about potential shortages during peak summer travel season and threatening holiday plans across Europe.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
A BBC investigation across the UK has exposed extensive organized crime on British High Streets, including money laundering and illegal goods trafficking, which analysts say is fueling political instability and driving voters toward Reform UK.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK’s retail industry
Chinese robotics company Geek+ has become a major supplier of autonomous mobile robots to UK retailers including Tesco and Asda, helping automate warehouse operations amid Britain’s productivity challenges and labour shortages.
GM to launch proprietary in-vehicle AI system later this year
General Motors plans to launch a proprietary in-vehicle AI assistant later this year that integrates with vehicle telematics and OnStar capabilities, offering more specialized features than its existing Gemini AI system.
UK’s state investments agency hit by data breach
UK Government Investments suffered a data breach that exposed high-level management information and personal details of over 50 government officials for approximately 40 hours.