3 d. ago Quantum computing firm reaches $10bn valuation as investor interest builds

British founder doubles value of stake in business with excitement growing over technology’s ‘transformative potential’A British quantum computing entrepreneur has doubled the value of his stake in the business he founded to $2bn (£1.5bn), after the company achieved a $10bn valuation in its latest fundraising.Ilyas Khan, 63, is the founding chief executive of Quantinuum, a UK-US firm that announced on Thursday it had raised $600m as investor interest builds in the cutting-edge technology. Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Norway's new £10bn warships deal boosts BAE and other defense stocks

FTSE 100-listed BAE Systems gained 1.9% after Norway announced plans to buy Type 26 frigates made by the firm at its Glasgow shipyard.

Economics

9 d. ago Lotus to sack nearly half its UK workforce with 550 jobs at risk amid fears it could quit Britain

The company has launched a consultation process to determine how many roles out of the 1,300-strong workforce at the factory in Norfolk will be affected.

Events

1 week ago Family snare callous carer on CCTV as she robs vulnerable couple in own home

Rita Mueti was struck off the register after a Scottish Social Services Council hearing.

Society

1 week ago Social care worker struck off after allegedly making racist comments and physically taking hold of colleague

Mary Fraser received the ultimate sanction from the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) following complaints on her conduct while working in Wishaw and Stirling.

Transport

3 w. ago Scots comedian dies as tributes flood in for 'wonderful man'

Tributes have been paid to Scottish comedian Gary Little after his death was reported on social media.

Events

3 w. ago Scots comedian Gary Little dies as tributes flood in for 'wonderful man'

Tributes have been paid to Scottish comedian Gary Little after his death was reported on social media.

Events

3 w. ago Scottish social value firm announces growth and new appointments

Increased demand for social value sparks rise in interest

Politics