Category: Business

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis has agreed to acquire U.S.-based Avidity Biosciences in a $12 billion all-cash deal, strengthening its late-stage neuroscience pipeline and expanding its presence in RNA-based therapeutics. Strategic Expansion into RNA Therapeutics On 26 October 2025, Novartis AG announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avidity Biosciences, a California-based biotech […]

Ford has completed two pension buy-ins worth a combined £4.6 billion with Legal & General, marking the largest UK insurance transaction by value announced in 2025 and securing benefits for more than 35,000 retirees. Landmark Transaction Legal & General Assurance Society Limited (L&G) confirmed on 27 October 2025 that it had finalised two pension buy-in […]

A Midlands-based manufacturer has secured a prestigious £100,000 international defence contract to supply advanced LED lighting systems for the French Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle. The deal builds on the company’s long-standing relationship with the UK Ministry of Defence. Prestigious International Order Voltacon Energy Systems, a renewable energy and lighting manufacturer based […]

That is the warning outlined in a new assessment released on Friday by the UN International Labour Organization (ILO), which urges governments, employers and labour organizations to put dignity and workers’ rights at the centre of economic decision-making. “This report brings together the voices, experiences and proposals of trade unions worldwide,” said Maria Helena André, […]

Nigeria has approved a 15% import duty on gasoline and diesel in a bid to protect domestic refining and reduce reliance on foreign fuel, as the Dangote refinery continues to face operational challenges. Presidential Approval Targets Market Realignment On 21 October 2025, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu authorized a 15% ad valorem import duty on Premium […]

Nvidia shares edged higher on Friday after CEO Jensen Huang expressed optimism about selling the company’s advanced Blackwell AI chips in China, though he acknowledged the final decision rests with U.S. President Donald Trump. Market Reaction Nvidia’s stock (NASDAQ: NVDA) rose modestly on Friday, buoyed by investor sentiment following CEO Jensen Huang’s remarks during his […]

When Congress eventually reopens, the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will be moving toward a vote. This gives us a chance to see the priorities of the Secretary of Defense and his Congressional allies when it comes to the military—and one of those priorities is buying technology, especially AI, with less of an obligation […]

Major U.S. airlines are urging Congress to immediately restore pay for air traffic controllers, warning that the ongoing government shutdown is straining the aviation system and threatening passenger safety. Controllers Working Without Pay The federal government shutdown, now approaching a historic length, has left more than 13,000 air traffic controllers working without pay. Controllers missed […]

If you’ve been following the wave of age-gating laws sweeping across the country and the globe, you’ve probably noticed that lawmakers, tech companies, and advocates all seem to be using different terms for what sounds like the same thing. Age verification, age assurance, age estimation, age gating—they get thrown around interchangeably, but they technically mean […]

OpenAI is preparing for what could become one of the largest stock market debuts in history, with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) that may value the artificial intelligence company at up to US$1 trillion. A Landmark Offering in the Making According to reports from Reuters and other financial outlets, OpenAI is laying the […]