
Anthropic could be valued at more than $2trn in record IPO
The Anthropic IPO could value the Claude maker at more than $2 trillion, passing SpaceX's record, when the AI firm lists in New York this autumn.
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The Anthropic IPO could value the Claude maker at more than $2 trillion, passing SpaceX's record, when the AI firm lists in New York this autumn.

Aviva and Aberdeen chiefs urge John Healey to stop budget leaks after pension tax speculation led savers to withdraw cash before the last two budgets.

ZEV Mandate review: the Government has opened a consultation on EV sales targets ahead of the 2030 petrol and diesel phase-out, running to 23 October.

Meta glasses are now prohibited in courts and tribunals across England and Wales, with security staff instructed to hold the devices at the entrance.

Chinese car exports have driven charter rates for large car carriers to $70,000 a day, Clarksons data shows, with vessels booked years ahead.

Entain chief Stella David said betting shops should not be grouped with adult gaming centres under reforms to the Gambling Act's aim to permit rule

Frasers Group has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration in a pre-pack deal covering about 1,000 jobs, six UK stores and the online business.

Shein has lost its High Court copyright case against Temu after Judge Kelyn Bacon dismissed the fast-fashion group's claims over photographs of clothing.

Scientists at the University of Reading have created the first chocolate bar made entirely from British ingredients in almost a century, with cocoa beans grown, harvested…

Heathrow lost its title as Europe's busiest airport in July, handling 7.86m passengers against Istanbul's 8.15m, as it renewed its case for a third runway.

Arla Foods warns a shortage of skilled farm workers threatens UK food security, with 82 per cent of dairy farmers reporting few or no qualified applicants.

Zoom has hit back at Prime Minister Andy Burnham's criticism of video interviews, saying candidate performance depends on the interviewer, not the format.

Zero hours contracts reforms could cost UK businesses up to £2.9bn a year, according to government impact assessments published alongside a consultation.

Corporate events offer a clear opportunity to showcase company values directly to industry leaders, potential clients, and business partners.

Recruiter Robert Walters forecasts 90,000 London jobs in banking, law and accountancy will move to regional cities by 2031, in a £9 billion shift.