Funds giant DE Shaw in talks to back £7bn digital bank Monzo
An American fund management giant is in talks to lead a capital-raising at Monzo, the UK-based digital bank, which is likely to value it at over £7bn.
Nvidia launches investigation into Jensen Huang's affair with 'Chinese spy'
The chief executive of tech giant Nvidia has admitted having an affair, with the company investigating reports that he was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort.
Octopus Energy sparks COP31 dealmaking with new Asian fund
One of Britain's most valuable private companies is extending its global tentacles further into Asia by launching a renewables fund to coincide with the COP31 climate summit.
Government considering banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
The government is seriously considering banning children from online sales platforms such as eBay and Vinted, the culture secretary has said.
Police detective on his frustration with salaries and the burglars he'll never forget catching
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Poundland suitor urges Gordon Brothers to release funding to secure sale
The leading solvent bidder for Poundland is urging its owner to immediately release tens of millions of pounds of funding needed to restock the discount retailer's shelves and save more than 10,000 jobs.
Shocking attacks, overtime and overwhelming pressure: Reality of being a prison officer
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Revealed: Poundland owner's £18m bonanza from struggling discounter
Poundland's owner has cashed in close to £20m in fees and interest payments from the discounter during its brief stint as its owner - and could stand to gain millions more from its collapse.
Poundland owner seeks private MP session 'to avoid show trial'
Poundland's owner is seeking to give evidence to MPs in private next week as it seeks to avoid an evidence session on the discount retailer's fate turning into "a show trial".
Monument Technology in talks about £20m funding round
A banking technology business which wants to become one of the industry's leading platforms is plotting a £20m fundraising as it seeks to expand globally.