➀ The former Newport Wafer Fab will receive a £250 million investment from new owners Vishay Intertechnology;

➁ Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasizes the government's commitment to business growth and job creation;

➂ Vishay's investment plan includes expanding staff from 500 to 900 by 2030, with higher-than-average salaries;

➃ The investment is supported by the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) to bolster the UK's semiconductor supply chain.

➀ This article lists the ten UK universities that spent the least on their WiFi networks in 2024.

➁ It provides details on the number of students, network management staff, and annual spending on WiFi for each university.

➂ The article also includes a comparison with the median spending for all UK universities.

Anglia Components has announced a new franchise distribution deal with UK switch manufacturer Lorlin Electronics.

Established over 60 years ago, Lorlin is known for its full range of rotary switches, many of which are unique designs.

Anglia's Technical Director, David Pearson, expressed confidence in the quality and performance of Lorlin's products.

Colin Murray, MD of Lorlin, highlighted Anglia's customer-centric approach and the importance of switches in HMI solutions.

➀ The government has delayed its AI Bill to avoid upsetting the US government, as reported by the Guardian.

➁ The Bill would have required companies using LLMs in AI programs to submit them for vetting to the AI Security Institute.

➂ The intention was to present the Bill to parliament before Christmas, but it will now be postponed until summer.

➀ Leonardo highlighted increased employment at its UK sites, with 1,400 new hires in 2024, including 450 in early careers schemes.

➁ The company reported significant growth in orders, revenues, and EBITA over the last 12 months.

➂ Leonardo emphasized its role in the global Aerospace, Defense, and Security industry, with a focus on sustainability and young talent attraction.

➀ Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) has completed a $32 million Series C funding round;

➁ British Patient Capital invested £5 million into CGD as part of the round;

➂ The funds will be used to expand CGD's operations and focus on the delivery of efficient GaN products.