Author: News Desk

US investors swoop in £6bn tech takeover CITY AM says the frenzy of UK tech takeovers showed no signs of slowing down on Monday after three separate billion-pound M&A moves were made within hours of each other as US tech giants continued their hunt for British bargains. First to announce a move on Monday was London-listed semiconductor firm Alphawave, which confirmed it had reached an agreement with American chipmaker Qualcomm in a cash and shares deal that valued the company at $2.4bn (£1.8bn).

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£14 billion for nuclear to keep the lights on The Daily Telegraph reports Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg’s detention by Israeli authorities is the top image for the paper, as Israel says she and others on the Gaza-bound boat carrying aid are “undergoing medical examinations to ensure they are in good health”. But the paper also cites Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s declaration of a new “golden age” for the British nuclear industry, after the £14bn earmarked for two new reactors at Sizewell. The new capabilities will “provide six million homes with electricity regardless of the weather”.

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Labour U-turn joy for OAPs WINTER WONDERFUL Daily Mirror leads with the chancellor’s U-turn on the winter fuel payment cut. The paper says more than 7 million pensioners will get the fuel payment again after a “dramatic change of heart.” Ofi Mabuse visits a Unicef clinic meeting with a young baby who was born there.

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Trump targets governor as unrest spreads The Times says Donald Trump has said that California Governor Gavin Newsom should be arrested amid protests over Trump’s immigration crackdown. Newsom has said he will sue Trump for sending in troops and escalating a very calm situation. The chancellor’s winter fuel U-turn also makes the front pages as does speculation over how much funding will be available for police in Wednesday’s spending review.

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LA protests: Governor set to sue Trump The FT reports on the LA protesters as California Governor Gavin Newsom says he will sue Donald Trump for sending in the National Guard to deal with the protests. The paper also reports that hedge funds are circling several French companies facing “painful restructurings” as they struggle with high levels of debt.

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