Nvidia purchase of chip designer Arm sets off debate in UK

Possible headquarters move for tech 'crown jewel' risks massive job losses

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Arm's chip designs are used in more than 90% of the world's smartphones. The BBC calls the company the "crown jewel" of the British tech industry. (Photo courtesy of ARM)

MINORU SATAKE, Nikkei staff writer

LONDON -- SoftBank Group's decision to sell its U.K. chip designer Arm Holdings has cast a shadow over the U.K. economy's already-bleak prospects after the country left the European Union. There are growing concerns that the purchase of Arm by U.S. chipmaker Nvidia may see jobs depart.

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