Meta this week accepted a reissued ruling by the British competition regulator to divest itself of its social media animation unit, Giphy. The decision by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) was first announced last year, which Meta unsuccessfully appealed. The CMA again declared on Oct. 18, that Meta’s acquisition of Giphy would allow it to “limit…
‘Final Word’: Facebook Parent Meta Ordered to Sell Giphy After Landmark Ruling by UK Regulator
October 19, 2022
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US Boosts Crackdown on China Semiconductor Access
A potential dilemma emerges for Americans helping China advance its semiconductor industry. Will they keep their jobs, or their citizenship? Chinese leader Xi Jinping is vowing to win the U.S.-China tech war—despite sweeping U.S. sanctions. The UK is issuing a threat alert over China, recruiting former British Air Force pilots to train their own force….
British Pubs Face Beer Shortage Amid Drivers’ Strike
British pubs are facing the prospect of a beer shortage, as the union for one of the United Kingdom’s largest brewery-delivery companies plans to go on strike at the end of the month. Around 1,000 employees at GXO Logistics, which is responsible for nearly 40 percent of beer deliveries to pubs and clubs in the United…
Foreign Political Lobbyists to Be Required to Register Activities Under New UK Law
Foreign political influencers will be compelled to register their activities or face imprisonment, fine, or both, the UK government said on Tuesday. The new Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) was introduced as an amendment to the National Security Bill, which is passing through Parliament. It comes after the Security Service, also known as MI5, resorted to…
UK Extends 2 Deadlines for Huawei 5G Kit Removal to Avoid Network Instability
October 18, 2022
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The UK government has extended two deadlines for the removal of Huawei equipment from Britain’s 5G networks to avoid disruptions to telecommunications services. The requirement to remove the Chinese firm’s products from the network core has been pushed back to Dec. 31, 2023, 11 months later than originally stipulated. Also, British telecom operators must limit…
‘Bad Guys Getting Away’ With Laundering Dirty Money in UK, Committee of MPs Told
October 18, 2022
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A committee of MPs has heard that a “fragmented and uncoordinated” approach by government departments and law enforcement has allowed too many “bad guys” to get away with laundering money in Britain. The Foreign Affairs Select Committee, which is now chaired by Conservative MP Alicia Kearns, is investigating how effectively Britain is responding to the challenge…
UK Government Urged to Expel Chinese Diplomat After Hong Kong Protester Beaten at Manchester Consulate
October 18, 2022
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Lawmakers on Tuesday urged the UK government to expel Chinese diplomats who were involved in beating a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester at the Chinese Consulate in Manchester on Sunday. Raising an urgent question on the incident in Parliament, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Alicia Kearns, urged the government to either prosecute or expel the…
Retired British Military Pilots Training Chinese Army: UK Ministry of Defence
October 18, 2022
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Retired British military pilots have been recruited by the Chinese regime to teach its armed forces how to defeat Western warplanes, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said. Around 30 former fast jet and helicopter pilots have been attracted to help train China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) with lucrative compensation packages of about $270,000…
Crowdfunder Cuts Short Funding for Just Stop Oil
The UK’s biggest crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder has shut down the climate activist group Just Stop Oil’s account, saying “it no longer complied with its terms of use” after a series of acts of vandalism. On Friday, Just Stop Oil’s Crowdfunder ended, saying said that it had raised over £78,000 with 535 supporters in 242 days….
Bird Flu Prevention Zone Declared Across Britain Amid ‘Largest Ever Outbreak’
An “avian influenza prevention zone” has been declared across Great Britain as the UK tackles its largest ever outbreak of bird flu. From midday on Oct. 17, it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in England, Scotland, and Wales to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat…
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