LONDON, UK: Watkin Jones, a leading UK developer and manager of residential and student accommodation, announced today that it has completed the sale of its three non-core Private Rented Sector (PRS) operational assets, located in Sheffield and Manchester, to L1 Capital, an Australian-based global investment manager. The sale will generate an initial net cash inflow…
Atlantic Lithium partners with Piedmont to develop Ghana’s first lithium mine
LONDON, UK: Atlantic Lithium Limited, the African-focused lithium exploration and development company, announced today that its partner Piedmont Lithium has agreed to support the development of its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana towards production. Piedmont, a US-based lithium company, has exercised its option to acquire an initial 22.5% interest in Atlantic Lithium’s spodumene projects…
BAE Systems to acquire Ball Aerospace for $5.55 billion
Regulatory Approval for Ball Aerospace acquisition LONDON, UK: BAE Systems, a global leader in defence and aerospace, announced today that it has agreed to buy Ball Aerospace, a leading provider of mission critical space systems and defence technologies, for $5.55 billion in cash. The deal, which is subject to customary closing adjustments, will strengthen BAE…
Exchange rates for GBP against major currencies on August 17, 2023
LONDON: The latest exchange rates for GBP against major currencies such as USD, EUR, JPY, AUD and more. Stay up-to-date on the latest fluctuations and trends in the GBP-exchange market. According to www.exchangerates.org.uk: GBP-EUR 1.1705 Pounds to Euros GBP-USD 1.2717 Pounds to Dollars GBP-NZD 2.1523 Pounds to New Zealand Dollars GBP-AUD 1.9937 Pounds to Australian…
Amazon to charge 2% fee for sellers who ship their own products
Amazon is introducing a new fee for third-party sellers who choose to ship their own products instead of using the company’s fulfillment services. Starting from Oct. 1, sellers who are part of the Seller Fulfilled Prime program will have to pay Amazon a 2% fee on each product sold, according to a notice sent to…
Europe’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF Launches in Amsterdam
The crypto market has been experiencing a slight downturn on Wednesday, following the global trend of stock markets that are affected by China’s economic uncertainty. However, not all is gloomy in the crypto space, as Europe has just welcomed its first ever spot Bitcoin ETF on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. The ETF, which trades…
Regal Food Products Group diversifies with catering packaging acquisition
Regal Food Products Group Ltd, a Bradford-based company that owns brands such as Regal Foods and Yorkshire Baking Company, has announced the acquisition of Packaging ‘R’ Us, a supplier and manufacturer of catering packaging. The deal is part of Regal’s long-term strategy of expanding and strengthening its offerings for the wholesale and food service markets….
Bauer Media to acquire iRadio, expanding its reach in Ireland
Bauer Media, the owner of Newstalk, TodayFM and Spin, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire iRadio, the youth-orientated music station serving listeners spanning the North East, Midlands and North West. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and will extend Bauer’s total weekly radio reach to almost 1.9 million listeners…
Launching A Safe Pharmaceutical Product: Key Things To Consider
The pharmaceutical industry operates at the intersection of innovation and patient welfare. While introducing new medical solutions into the market is crucial, ensuring the safety of these products is paramount. As global demand for more effective treatments and medications grows, companies need to navigate the complex terrains of research, testing, and regulatory compliance. When done…
PayPal pauses crypto sales in UK amid regulatory changes
PayPal, the online payment giant, has announced that it will temporarily stop selling cryptocurrencies to its customers in the United Kingdom from October 1st. The decision comes as a response to the changing regulatory environment in the UK, which has been tightening its rules on crypto activities. According to PayPal, the suspension is a precautionary…
Coinbase gets green light to offer crypto futures in US
Coinbase Global, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, has received approval from a regulatory body to offer cryptocurrency futures and options to its retail customers. The move could boost Coinbase’s revenue and market share, as well as attract more investors to the crypto space. According to a statement from Coinbase on Wednesday, the National…
GM invests $60 million in Mitra Chem, a startup developing cheaper EV batteries
General Motors (GM) has announced that it is leading a $60 million financing round in Mitra Chem, a California-based startup that is developing lower-cost batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). Mitra Chem, founded by former Tesla and Toyota engineers, is working on a new type of battery based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry. LFP batteries…