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Washington may tie AI chip exports to investment at home. The proposed framework would extend export-control scrutiny to allies, raising fresh questions for companies planning data centre buildouts, sovereign AI capacity, and long-term access to advanced compute.
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Interest rate hike possible if energy prices stay high. Economists warn that sustained high energy prices could lead to a Bank of England interest rate increase, affecting inflation and growth projections. This would challenge the government’s economic strategies and fiscal policies.
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Goldman’s chief says Iran war risks need time to price. David Solomon told a Sydney summit the initial reaction was “benign”, as oil rose and equities fell. Investors are watching for sustained energy disruption and inflation spillovers.
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Upright launches AI tool for sustainability due diligence. Upright has introduced a new AI-powered tool to help investors assess company sustainability, risks, and opportunities using a simple company URL. The tool addresses gaps in traditional methods by focusing on external value chain factors….
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UK gas prices nearly double amid US-Iran tensions. Wholesale gas prices in the UK surged by 93% this week due to escalating US-Iran conflict, potentially increasing inflation and affecting household energy bills.
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UK data watchdog fines Reddit £14.47m for data failings. The ICO found the platform lacked robust age assurance mechanisms and a lawful basis for processing data of children under 13, highlighting a need for stricter age verification measures.
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Meta agrees multi-billion-dollar deal for AMD AI computing power. Meta has committed to a significant investment in AMD’s AI computing capabilities, potentially acquiring a 10% stake in the chipmaker. The agreement highlights Meta’s ambitious AI infrastructure expansion plans.
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Checkout.com defies tech slowdown with increased hiring in 2025. The payments firm expanded its workforce by 15%, integrating AI across operations. This growth coincides with a return to profitability and a valuation adjustment to $12bn.
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Big tech leads clean energy purchases as other firms retreat. Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft drove nearly half of global clean energy PPAs in 2025, focusing on AI infrastructure needs, while smaller firms reduced activity amid regulatory challenges.
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LanzaJet secures $47 million to expand SAF technology deployment. The funding round, led by IAG and Shell, supports LanzaJet’s efforts to advance waste-based ethanol conversion into low-carbon jet fuel, including a UK grant for a Teesside biorefinery.