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UK manufacturers urge government to prioritise growth in Budget. The sector faces significant pressures from high energy costs and tariff uncertainties, despite a slight recovery. Industry bodies call for no further national insurance hikes and support for green technology investments.
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Crusoe and Blue Energy partner to develop nuclear data centre. The 1.5 GW campus in South Texas will initially use gas-based power, transitioning to nuclear by 2031. The project aims to deliver cost-effective, zero-emissions energy with reduced construction timelines….
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Heineken, EDP, and Rondo Energy announce a renewable energy partnership. The agreement involves installing a heat battery powered by renewable energy at Heineken’s Vialonga Brewery in Lisbon, aiming to decarbonise operations and reduce reliance on fossil fuels….
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Iberdrola raises €1 billion in hybrid green bond offering. The bond, issued under the new European Green Bond standard, attracted over €8 billion in orders, enabling Iberdrola to issue beyond initial expectations and secure a 3.75% coupon….
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Ofgem has announced plans to reduce Britain’s mounting energy arrears through a £500 million debt-relief scheme. The regulator said household energy debt now exceeds £4.4 billion, adding pressure to an already fragile consumer market.
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Shares in specialist lender Shawbrook surged after its London float. The £1.92 billion listing — the largest UK-company IPO on the London Stock Exchange in two years — was seen as a signal of renewed momentum in Britain’s listings market, long overshadowed by deeper US and European investor pools.
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This week’s UK M&A landscape was defined by transatlantic ambition and inward investment. From Barclays’ move into US consumer finance to Corpay’s £1.8 billion takeover of Alpha Group, deals reflected the UK’s twin identity as acquirer abroad and target at home. Technology, finance, and industrial consolidation led the activity.
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Emerald Technology Ventures raises €60 million for water innovation fund. The fund targets solutions for global water challenges, with investments in early- to growth-stage companies focusing on infrastructure, treatment, and digital monitoring. Anchor commitments include Veralto Corporation and Ecolab….
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Cyber criminals are now scanning UK businesses’ devices over 4,000 times a day. BT has launched an AI-powered cybersecurity service with CrowdStrike to help smaller companies defend against increasingly automated attacks that are targeting professional services, retail, and hospitality.
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US initial jobless claims fell to 219,000 this week, easing slightly. The decline suggests the labour market remains resilient amid uncertainty over growth and Federal Reserve policy, though economists caution that underlying hiring momentum remains subdued and structural pressures may be building across key sectors.