Markets
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Microsoft and Vaulted Deep announce a major carbon removal deal. The partnership will see Vaulted Deep sequester up to 4.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide over 12 years, marking one of the largest carbon removal agreements globally….
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Bridgepoint is set to acquire mydentist for up to £800 million. The FTSE-250 investor is poised to re-enter UK dentistry, buying the 600-practice chain from Palamon in a deal valuing the business at nearly £800 million. Market sources expect a formal announcement on Friday, 18 July 2025.
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Brussels has proposed a new €6.8 billion corporate tax. Less than 48 hours later, political backlash from major EU economies and industry groups has left the levy — designed to help fund the bloc’s next long-term budget — with almost no chance of survival.
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General Motors partners with Redwood Materials for energy storage solutions. The agreement focuses on using second-life and new GM batteries for energy storage, addressing growing electricity demand from data centres and renewable energy sources. Redwood aims to enhance US energy independence and resilience….
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Stellantis halts hydrogen fuel cell program amid market challenges. The automotive group abandoned its hydrogen vehicle plans, citing infrastructure limitations and high costs. Stellantis will focus on electric and hybrid technology to meet consumer expectations and regulatory demands….
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US firms sustain or boost ESG investments amid scrutiny. Most large US companies continue investing in sustainability, viewing it as a growth driver, despite reduced public discussion due to political and regulatory scrutiny, according to an EcoVadis survey….
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Brussels has postponed its landmark Digital Services Act probe. The decision delays a potential fine against X. Officials say the move aims to avoid inflaming tense trans-Atlantic trade talks, leaving open questions about enforcement credibility as the EU weighs its next steps.
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Thames Water’s record £1.65bn loss deepens nationalisation fears in the UK. As creditor talks stall, the crisis exposes wider risks in highly leveraged utilities and signals stricter oversight for the sector.
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One leading voice urges the Bank of England to act. Despite an unexpected inflation uptick in June, deVere Group’s CEO is pressing for a rate cut, arguing that growth risks now outweigh concerns over persistent price pressures.
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Nearly three in ten UK risk leaders lack vendor trust. Many UK organisations still cannot fully trust third-party vendors to manage their most critical digital risks, CyXcel research finds — with internal blind spots and mounting complexity undermining resilience.