US-UK Trade Deal Finalized Amid Last-Minute Negotiations

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

After months of intensive talks and a late scramble to reach common ground, U.S. and U.K. officials announced they have sealed a trade deal that stands as a significant milestone amid Trump-era trade tensions. The agreement opens new prospects for cross-Atlantic economic stability.

www.ft.com/ / Cars, cows, crops: the winners and losers from Donald Trump’s trade deal with Britain - Financial Times

www.ft.com/ / US and UK seal first deal of Trump’s trade war - Financial Times

www.ft.com/ / Months of talks, then a late scramble: how the UK finally struck a US trade deal - Financial Times

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Wikimedia Fights UK Online Safety Act Regulations

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

The Wikimedia Foundation is challenging aspects of the UK’s Online Safety Act, arguing that the new categorization rules risk undermining its ability to police harmful content on Wikipedia. The legal battle underscores concerns over potential censorship and the impact on open online collaboration.

engadget.com / Wikipedia's owner challenges categorization rules under UK's Online Safety Act

theverge.com / Wikipedia fights the UK’s ‘flawed’ and ‘burdensome’ online safety rules

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Trump's anticipated UK trade deal spurs sterling and Aussie jumps

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:20 am more...

Reports indicate that President Trump is set to announce a major trade deal centered on a UK partnership, prompting immediate market reactions. Sterling recorded a notable jump while an unexpected Aussie reference added an unusual twist, leaving investors both amused and cautious amid the unfolding deal details.

wired.com / Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar's Resurrection

kotaku.com / Worst-Case Tariff Scenario Could Hike Game Console Prices By Over 69 Percent

www.ft.com/ / Britain’s trade deal with Trump may not be good news for the world - Financial Times

reuters.com/business / Wall St rises after US-Britain trade deal boosts market confidence - Reuters

reuters.com/business / UK to announce $10 billion Boeing purchase, US commerce secretary says - Reuters

cnet.com / Tariff Tracker: We're Watching Prices for 11 Products You Might Need to Buy

theverge.com / Kickstarter’s new Tariff Manager is now available to campaign creators

zerohedge.com / Markets Soar As Trump Says "Better Go Buy Stocks Now"

semafor.com/ / Trump, Starmer agree UK-US trade deal that offers some tariff relief for steel, autos - Semafor

permalink / 18 stories from sources in 2 days ago #finance #trump #uk #australia +

DoorDash’s $2.9B Deliveroo Deal Shakes London’s Tech Ambitions

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:20 am more...

In a bold, eyebrow-raising move that’s shaking up London’s tech scene, DoorDash has acquired Deliveroo in a reported $2.9 billion deal. The takeover is stirring debates over market consolidation, leaving many to wonder if the startup dreams in London will now require even bigger spreadsheets.

sifted.eu / From Amazon to Fidelity, how much will Deliveroo shareholders earn from $2.9bn DoorDash deal?

www.ft.com/ / DoorDash’s grab for Deliveroo puts brakes on London’s tech hopes - Financial Times

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UK Retail Cyberattacks Escalate, Prompting Government Intervention and Urgent Warnings

Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:20 am more...

British authorities and the National Cyber Security Centre have flagged a series of coordinated cyberattacks targeting major UK retailers, with Harrods emerging as a recent victim. In response, government agents are actively investigating the breaches as the retail sector faces mounting cybersecurity concerns.

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bleepingcomputer.com / Co-op confirms data theft after DragonForce ransomware claims attack

bloomberg.com/technology / ‘DragonForce’ Hacking Gang Takes Credit for UK Retail Attacks - Bloomberg.com

reuters.com/business / Britain's M&S enters second week of sales disruption after cyberattack - Reuters

bleepingcomputer.com / UK NCSC: Cyberattacks impacting UK retailers are a wake-up call

theregister.com / British govt agents step in as Harrods becomes third mega retailer under cyberattack

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 7 days ago #cybersecurity #government #uk #cybercrime +

Apple hit with record penalty in UK patent infringement case

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:20 am more...

In a dramatic legal twist, Apple faces a massive financial setback after the UK Court of Appeal ruled that its previous payment to patent troll Optis fell far short of what was due. The ruling forces Apple to pony up a hefty $502M, highlighting the high stakes of technology patent disputes.

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techinasia.com / Apple must pay Optis Cellular $502m in UK 4G patent dispute

appleinsider.com / Apple slapped with $502M bill for UK cellular patent infringement

macrumors.com / Apple Must Pay Over $700 Million in Major Patent Damages Case

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 8 days ago #apple #uk #law +