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- 1ByteDance accessed over 2,000 Nvidia B200 chips via Norway●China's ByteDance gained access to over 2k Nvidia B200 chips through Norway
A filing shows ByteDance gained access to more than 2,000 Nvidia B200 chips through Nscale's data center in Norway, despite US export controls restricting advanced AI chips to China. A Singaporean subsidiary, Spring, reportedly contributed 73% of the UK neocloud's 2025 revenue. The arrangement raises fresh questions about how restricted hardware reaches Chinese firms indirectly.
- 2Nubank reportedly in early talks to acquire Monzo▼Nubank is reportedly in early stage talks with Monzo for a full takeover, while Advent International has been named one
Nubank, the Brazilian digital bank, is reportedly in early-stage talks for a full takeover of British challenger bank Monzo. At the same time, private equity firm Advent International has been named among several buyout firms interested in acquiring a minority stake in Monzo. The reports suggest Monzo is weighing sale options with multiple suitors.
- 3Labour conference blocks motion to cancel Palantir NHS contract●Surprise Report: "Labour conference blocks motion to cancel Palantir contract over Israeli army links". The motion, put
Labour's annual conference has blocked a motion, put forward by the Socialist Health Association and three constituency parties, that urged the government to cancel a £330 million NHS contract with data analytics firm Palantir. The motion criticised the company over its links to the Israeli army. Party leadership control over conference business drew criticism from left-wing members.
- 4Beaverbrooks boss urges government to give businesses 'a break'●Boss of Beaverbrooks urges government to give businesses 'a bit of a break' https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/se
The managing director of Beaverbrooks, the UK jewellery retailer, has called on the government to ease pressures on businesses, saying firms need 'a bit of a break'. The appeal, reported by the Guardian, adds retail voices to ongoing debate over tax and cost burdens on high street companies, with business leaders pressing ministers for support ahead of fiscal decisions.