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Frontier facilitates $31 million carbon removal agreements with Planetary. The agreements involve delivering 115,000 tons of carbon removals by 2030 using Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement, marking the largest of its kind. Buyers include Stripe, Google, and Shopify….
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Nvidia posted record quarterly revenue but shares still fell. The chipmaker’s dominance is being tested by valuation concerns, rival competition, and escalating US–China trade tensions. Hyperscaler spending secures demand for now, but questions grow over whether Nvidia’s strength is a shield or a liability.
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Ineos invests in Castore, shifting Belstaff ownership in strategic deal. The company’s strategic investment in sports apparel brand Castore facilitates Castore’s acquisition of heritage brand Belstaff, marking a shift towards luxury fashion.
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Amazon partners with nuclear firms to expand US energy capacity. The collaboration with X-Energy, KHNP, and Doosan aims to deploy advanced nuclear reactors to support data centres and AI infrastructure, potentially mobilising $50 billion in investments for over 5 GW of nuclear energy….
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The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) pauses activities, restructuring. Following high-profile exits, the NZBA plans to transition from a membership alliance to a new framework initiative. Members are voting on the proposal, with results expected by the end of September….
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Virgin StartUp launches ‘Momentum’ accelerator programme to support dyslexic entrepreneurs. The programme aims to help dyslexic founders scale their businesses through workshops, mentoring, and resources. Dyslexic entrepreneurs contribute significantly to the UK economy, with many possessing skills ideal for entrepreneurship.
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European car sales rose nearly 6 percent in July 2025. The market’s rebound, led by strong German registrations, was accompanied by a sharp reshuffling in electric vehicle leadership. Tesla’s sales fell 40 percent year-on-year while China’s BYD surged ahead, underscoring shifting dynamics as hybrids and EVs now dominate new registrations.
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Wood Group backs Sidara’s new 30p offer amid FCA probe. The Aberdeen-based engineering group is “minded to recommend” a revised takeover offer from Dubai’s Sidara, despite suspended trading, delayed accounts, and ongoing scrutiny from the UK’s financial watchdog.
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Trump’s dismissal of Fed governor Lisa Cook raises tensions. President Trump claimed to have sacked Fed governor Lisa Cook, alleging mortgage fraud. The dollar weakened, US borrowing costs rose, and a legal challenge is expected over the unprecedented move.
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UK services confidence fell for fourth consecutive quarter, says CBI. The UK services sector, which represents the bulk of economic output, continues to report declining confidence, investment and employment. The CBI’s latest survey shows demand weakness and cost pressures weighing heavily on firms, prompting calls for government restraint.