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Private equity firm Ara Partners, which specialises in industrial decarbonisation, has secured over $800 million (£636 million) for the inaugural fund under its Ara Infrastructure platform, significantly surpassing its initial fundraising target of $500 million. The capital includes commitments to associated co-investment vehicles and will be deployed into mid-market infrastructure projects aimed at reducing carbon…
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Circular economy start-up Syre has signed a memorandum of understanding with the provincial government of Bình Định in Vietnam, marking a key step toward establishing its first large-scale textile-to-textile recycling facility in the region. The plant — which the company refers to as “gigascale” — would be the first of its kind for Syre and…
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Tesla has denied reports that its board is seeking a replacement for chief executive Elon Musk, after a Wall Street Journal report claimed the company had began a search for its new chief executive, amid mounting concerns on his political entanglements. In a post early Thursday on X, the social media owned by Musk, Tesla…
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Tesla begins search to replace Elon Musk after 71% profit drop and growing investor unease over his political role, as Musk pledges to shift focus back to the company. Read more: Tesla launches CEO search as Elon Musk pledges return amid stock plunge and political fallout
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Business confidence rose to its highest level since September, boosted by Trump’s tariff delay and easing cost pressures, according to new data from the Institute of Directors. Read more: Business confidence hits highest level since October budget as Trump delays tariffs
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Thirteen winners announced at the Disability Smart Awards 2025, recognising outstanding work by organisations and individuals to improve accessibility and inclusion for disabled people. Read more: Disability Smart Awards 2025 winners announced: Celebrating innovation in disability inclusion
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Aston Martin cuts exports to the US amid tariff uncertainty, despite narrowing losses and rising average car prices, with net debt hitting a record £1.26bn. Read more: Aston Martin limits US exports as Trump tariffs cloud outlook and losses narrow
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Losses have widened at Truly, the lifestyle brand launched by Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones which used to be backed by Holly Willoughby. The online business has been trading since the end of 2018 – led by Jones and wife Tara Capp – after TV presenter Willoughby stepped away a few months before. At the…
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President Trump’s easing of car import tariffs offers some relief to manufacturers — but deepens long-term uncertainty for global trade.
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Record interest from investors and sustained appetite from central banks helped keep demand for gold among the highest its been since the onset of the pandemic.