UK
UK cybersecurity firm Sophos weighs $2b debt refinancing
The Oxford-based company was taken private in a US$3.9 billion deal in 2020.
Baidu starts robotaxi testing in London with Lyft
The companies said dozens of test vehicles will operate in Brent, and public robotaxi services could start in 2027 if regulators approve.
UK chipmaker IQE lifts 2026 outlook on AI demand
IQE’s wafers support fibre links for AI infrastructure at 800G speeds and in hyperscale data centres.
TikTok faces UK probe over child safety checks
Ofcom said in May that TikTok had not set out meaningful steps to protect children in the UK from harmful online content.
UK AI startup Nscale secures $900m credit facility
Nscale plans to deploy over 30,000 Nvidia Rubin-series processors in Norway data center.
Coinbase wins UK approval for stock trading
Coinbase’s UK authorization builds on its February 2024 e-money licence and cryptoasset registration.
Blackstone-backed Indurent seeks $8b valuation
Indurent’s portfolio spans 32 million sq ft across 230+ UK sites, serving 2,500 customers.
Wayve launches $85m employee share sale at $8.5b valuation
Wayve said its software was end-to-end AI and that it had driven in more than 500 cities without bespoke high-definition maps.
Binance faces $199m lawsuit from UK investors
The FCA banned crypto derivatives sales to UK retail consumers from January 2021 due to risks.
Getty Images calls off Shutterstock merger after UK ruling
The UK CMA required Shutterstock to sell its entire global editorial business to approve the merger.



