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Foreign Takeovers Expose UK Market Undervaluation

US companies Qualcomm and Advent acquired UK-listed Alphawave and Spectris for £1.8 billion and £3.7 billion respectively, highlighting the undervaluation of the London Stock Exchange and prompting calls for policy changes.

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£14.2bn Sizewell C Investment Announced

The UK government announced a £14.2bn investment in the Sizewell C nuclear power station, aiming to create 10,000 jobs and boost energy security, despite concerns about potential cost overruns and delays.

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Pisces Platform Launches to Boost UK Private Company Investment

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is launching Pisces, a platform for private companies to periodically trade shares, boosting investment but initially excluding retail investors; this comes as the AIM market shrinks by 20% this year due to delistings and fewer new listings.

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Labour's Tax Hikes Result in 109,000 Job Losses

Labour's economic policies, including a £25 billion increase in national insurance contributions, have resulted in 109,000 job losses in May and a 4.6 percent unemployment rate—the highest in almost four years—contradicting claims of economic stability.

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US Firms Acquire Two Major UK Tech Companies Amidst Concerns About UK Competitiveness

US chipmaker Qualcomm acquired UK semiconductor designer Alphawave for $2.4 billion, and IonQ purchased Oxford Ionics for $1.1 billion, raising concerns about UK firms' vulnerability to takeover bids amidst Prime Minister Keir Starmer's emphasis on tech's importance to the UK economy.

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UK Spending Review: £650 Billion Projected, But Details Remain Hidden

The UK government's upcoming Spending Review will reveal over £650 billion in total departmental expenditure by 2029-30, a significant increase compared to previous projections, with billions allocated to long-term projects but short-term spending remaining tight, creating a political challenge for ...

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UK Invests \£14.2 Billion in New Nuclear Power Plant Amidst Environmental Concerns

The UK government invested \£14.2 billion in Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, expected to power six million homes, create 10,000 jobs, and replace Sizewell B; however, the project faces environmental lawsuits.

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M&S Website Reopens After £300 Million Cyberattack

Marks & Spencer's website reopened today after a two-month closure due to a cyberattack costing £300 million, caused by human error via a third party, impacting online orders and resulting in up to ten-day delivery delays.

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Britain to Invest "£17.9 Billion" in New Nuclear Power Plant

Britain will invest "£17.9 billion" ($19 billion) in the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, creating 10,000 jobs and powering 6 million homes by the 2030s to reduce reliance on foreign fossil fuels and enhance energy security, despite criticism regarding cost and environmental impacts.

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UK Households Hoard Cash Amid Economic Uncertainty

Amid economic uncertainty and banking system failures, UK households are hoarding cash, resulting in a 23% increase in banknotes in circulation since the pandemic, despite a sharp decline in cash transactions to 12% of all transactions in 2023.

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River Island's Financial Crisis Prompts Restructuring Plan

River Island, a British fashion retailer, reported a £33.2 million pre-tax loss and a 19% turnover drop in 2023, prompting a restructuring plan by PwC that may result in store closures and job losses within weeks.

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UK Consumer Spending: Confidence, Gen Z, and the Future of Finance

Barclays' analysis of UK consumer spending reveals a decline in economic confidence, a rise in experiential spending, and a financial paradox among Gen Z, highlighting the need for enhanced financial literacy and trustworthy advice.

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