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Google bows to pressure and allows default search engines on Android devices
Google has announced it will allow rival search engines to become the users’ default option on its Android devices.
Relativity Space raises $650m in funding, valuation hits $4.2bn
Relativity Space raised $650m through a Series E funding round in a transaction that values the 3D-printed rocket startup at $4. 2bn.
Airbus delivers 50 jets in May, announces Lufthansa A350 order
Airbus delivered 50 airplanes in May, bringing its total so far in 2021 to 220 jets and announced a new order for five A350 aircraft from Lufthansa.
Samsung banks on EU 5G orders to grow network equipment business
Samsung Electronics is banking on Europe to maintain growth momentum in its network equipment business, a senior executive said on Tuesday.
Tokyo warns locals pose bigger Covid danger than Olympic visitors
The biggest Covid-19 danger to the Tokyo Olympics are the locals, said experts studying the event on Tuesday.
Nvidia asks Chinese regulators for approval of $40bn Arm deal
Nvidia Corp submitted an application to Chinese competition regulators to review its proposed $40bn takeover of UK chip designer Arm, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday,.
Northern Ireland business group issues plea to UK government to end Brexit uncertainty
The Northern Ireland Business Brexit Working Group issued a plea to the UK Government and the EU to end the uncertainty for business.
Jeff Bezos to fly to space in July
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced on Monday that he and his brother will be flying to space next month.
Google to change global ad practices in landmark antitrust deal
Google announced on Monday that it would change its global advertising practices after caving into pressure from French antitrust authorities for the first time.
Low-paid UK workers at higher risk of losing jobs with end of furlough scheme
Low-paid UK workers are at higher risk of losing their employment once the UK government’s furlough scheme ends in September, revealed the latest analysis from the Resolution Foundation.
Pressure on UK to back carbon pricing for airlines to meet climate targets
The UK is under increasing pressure from the European Union to end free carbon permits for airlines in order to meet its targets for fighting against climate change.
Tesco and Carrefour will not renew their purchasing alliance
French supermarket group Carrefour and UK retailer Tesco announced on Monday that they would not extend their purchasing alliance.
BT launches new business unit to help micro-businesses unlock potential
BT announced on Monday the launch of its New SoHo (Single/Small office, Home office) unit that will focus on helping the smallest UK firms unlock their potential to help restart the national economy.
TikTok allows itself to collect biometric data on US users
A change to TikTok’s US privacy policy on Wednesday introduced a new section that allows the app to collect biometric data on US users.
UK and EU open separate competition probes against Facebook
Facebook faces two separate probes from the UK and EU regulators which both opened investigations over alleged monopolistic behaviour in its use of advertising data.
SoftBank invests up to $150m into Mexican platform GBM
SoftBank has invested in Grupo Bursátil Mexicano (GBM) up to $150m, the Mexican company announced on Friday.
Olympics sponsors call for delay in Games to allow for more spectators
Top Japanese sponsors of the Tokyo Olympics are calling privately for the Games to be postponed for several months in an attempt to allow more spectators in.
