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Manchester startup zally relocates headquarters to San Francisco. Following a £2.8 million funding round, zally is moving its base to San Francisco to enhance its presence in the AI ecosystem. Manchester remains a key operational hub for the company….
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Roche has agreed to acquire 89bio for up to $3.5bn. The deal gives the Swiss drugmaker access to 89bio’s late-stage FGF21 therapy pegozafermin, positioning Roche to expand in liver disease and cardiometabolic treatments. The agreement includes cash and contingent value rights tied to future milestones.
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Oneworld alliance launches a sustainable aviation fuel venture fund. Oneworld has partnered with Breakthrough Energy Ventures to introduce a $150 million fund aimed at increasing sustainable aviation fuel availability and reducing costs, with notable backing from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines….
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One in four organisations faced AI data poisoning this year. IO’s latest State of Information Security Report reveals how rushed adoption and shadow AI are exposing companies to sabotage, fraud, and compliance risks across the UK and US.
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Sustainability regains importance for CEOs, linking it to business value. A Bain & Company survey reveals increased focus on sustainability among corporate leaders, with businesses prioritising sustainable practices due to consumer and B2B buyer demand, despite less frequent discourse on the topic….
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Huawei has unveiled its first full roadmap for chips. The Chinese technology group outlined upgrades to its Ascend processors and Atlas supercomputers, aiming to cut reliance on foreign suppliers and challenge Nvidia’s AI dominance. The plans extend to 2028 but face significant production hurdles.
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Apax Global Alpha taken private in €916.5m deal. The London-listed trust has been acquired by Janus Bidco Limited, backed by Apax Partners and Ares Management, with shareholders to receive €1.90 per share in cash as the company delists from the London Stock Exchange.
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The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point. The move, its first reduction since December 2024, reflects growing concern about a cooling labour market. Policymakers signalled at least two more cuts this year, while a dissent from Governor Stephen Miran underscored political tension within the central bank.
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The Bank of England is set to slow quantitative tightening. Policymakers are expected to cut gilt sales from £100 billion to £67.5 billion a year, leaving rates unchanged at 4 per cent as they balance inflation control with concerns over bond market volatility.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates proxy advisory firms. The investigation targets Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) for allegedly misleading investors on DEI and sustainability policies. This follows a court ruling blocking a Texas law concerning ESG advice….