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Data shows Chinese state aid hampers Western business competition
As of now, the analysis conducted by the OECD Club of Nations represents the most exhaustive endeavour to quantify the various forms of state aid and to compare regions. In comparison to their Western counterparts, Chinese manufacturers receive nine times more government support, according to calculations by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). These figures help to explain China's overwhelming dominance in so many industries, including steel, solar panels, and batteries.
Manufacturing firms ordered to ‘raise red flag’ in Russia sanctions probe
It is stated at a parliamentary hearing that British businesses that are jubilant over a surge in sales to Eurasia countries down the pub ought to be investigating the cause of that increase. A sanctions expert advised members of parliament that British manufacturers exporting goods to nations amicable to Russia ought to "raise a red flag" if their sales increase dramatically.
A London flotation by Chinese online titan Shein will bolster FTSE 100
When the Chinese online colossus Shein announces that it will float its shares in London, the FTSE 100 is anticipated to receive a boost as soon as the following month. In the wake of the fashion group's chairman Donald Tang's visit to the United Kingdom last month, Labour's shadow business secretary Johnny Reynolds, and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have expressed their support for a blockbuster share offer.
Digital bank Monzo raises £500m from top tech investor
In a round led by Hedosophia, an early investor in Uber and Airbnb, Monzo is raising around £500 million. One of the most well-known technology investors in the world is involved in an enlarged fundraising that Monzo, the fintech that has grown to become one of Britain's largest consumer banking firms, is completing this weekend. Monzo and Hedosophia, an early investor in Uber and Airbnb, have reached an agreement for the latter to become a shareholder in the bank.
Over 400 jobs lost as Haleon closes UK production site
As an effort to reduce expenses, the largest independent consumer healthcare provider in the world, Haledon, will shut down its production facility in the United Kingdom, resulting in the loss of hundreds of employment.  A spokesperson for the company verified to Reuters that the closure of the Maidenhead facility, which manufactures oral health brands such as Sensodyne toothpaste, will result in the elimination of approximately 436 positions by 2026.
Musk visited China to explore full self-driving
According to media reports, Elon Musk's purpose in Beijing is to discuss the possibility of enabling autonomous driving mode on Tesla vehicles in China. Musk intends to implement Full Self-driving (FSD) in China and transfer data gathered within the nation to another location for training algorithms. FSD is offered in certain nations, such as the United States, but not in China.
BHP acquires Anglo American for £31bn mining transaction
A prospective result of mining giant BHP's £31 billion offer to acquire competitor Anglo American is the formation of the largest copper miner in the world. The world's largest platinum producer, Anglo American, which is listed on the FTSE 100, stated that its much larger Australian competitor, BHP, submitted an "unsolicited, non-binding, and highly conditional" all-share bid for the group.
Premier League announces £40m Guinness partnership
Twenty premier clubs have been informed of a proposed four-year agreement with FTSE-100 beverages behemoth Diageo that would cost more than £41 million. The Premier League of English football is celebrating a £40 million sponsorship agreement with Guinness, which the Diageo-owned brand secured after Heineken withdrew its competition.
Lloyds’ profits plummet after a record-breaking year
According to the largest mortgage lender in Britain, pre-tax earnings decreased by 28% in the first quarter of 2024. Nevertheless, it maintained that the decline was consistent with anticipated outcomes. Profits at Lloyds Banking Group have decreased since the company posted record-breaking results the previous year.
Sales stopped as shoppers avoided expensive department stores
Last month, retail sales came to a halt as consumers abandoned department stores in response to price increases. However, the lackluster performance follows a more robust start to the year, so the sector should still contribute to the United Kingdom's recovery from the recession. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), March retail sales volumes were unchanged from the previous month.
Blackstone bids £1.2bn for Hipgnosis, Blondie owner
Blackstone, a behemoth in private equity, has already presented the owner of compositions performed by Shakira and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers with multiple offers. This weekend, the Blackstone investment behemoth is formulating plans for a £1.2 billion takeover of the proprietor of the music company that Blondie, the Kaiser Chiefs, and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers perform on. Blackstone has previously presented multiple acquisition proposals for Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF), a music rights investment company listed in London.
App for grocery delivery Getir leaving UK market
Getir, whose commercial agreement with Spurs is worth millions of pounds, will threaten over a thousand jobs with its withdrawal from the United Kingdom. Previously valued at nearly $12 billion (£9.7 billion), the grocery delivery app Getir is on the verge of ceasing operations in the United Kingdom, a decision that would threaten more than a thousand jobs.