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EA completes $1.2bn takeover of Codemasters

Historic UK videogames firm Codemasters has been taken over by Electronic Arts in a $1.2 billion de...

‘Transformative’ tech of UK puppet-maker behind Netflix Pinocchio film

The UK puppet-maker behind a new Netflix adaptation of Pinocchio has spoken of the ‘transformative...

GoCardless to create 300 jobs, open new office

London-headquartered recurring payments giant GoCardless is to create around 300 jobs.  The Fin...

London FinTech IFX appoints new CEO after ‘extraordinary’ growth

The CEO of London FinTech IFX Payments has stepped down despite a doubling in turnover in 2020. ...

Honcho launches new partnership with Moneysmart

Honcho has announced a partnership with Moneysmart.  The Durham-based FinTech disrupter has li...

The Crypto Rich List: Who are the world’s richest people in cryptocurrency?

After Elon Musk’s recent crypto bet and Bitcoin subsequently breaking the $50,000 barrier, who are...

Finance director resigns from listed SimplyBiz 

SimplyBiz Group has appointed David Thompson as CFO, with finance director Gareth Hague resigning fr...

£3m for firm helping developers replace passwords

Mobile authentication platform tru.ID is ‘exiting stealth mode’ after securing a £3m funding r...

Aunt’s multiple sclerosis struggle inspires AI glove

An entrepreneur was inspired to build a glove powered by artificial intelligence after witnessing hi...

‘FinTech is like sitting on front row of the Olympics’

Running a FinTech disrupter is as thrilling as sitting on the front row of the Olympics.  So say...

Regulator concerns over eBay’s £6.5bn sale of Gumtree

The Competition and Markets Authority has raised concerns over eBay’s proposed sale of Gumtree ...

Tech-enabled e-scooters hit Newcastle streets today

Neuron Mobility has launched 250 e-scooters in a 12-month city trial in Newcastle from today.  ...