• Neot raises 0 million to launch new sustainable mobility financing platform

    Neot Capital, a finance and investment firm focused on low-carbon mobility, has announced the launch of Neot e-motion, a new leasing platform dedicated to accelerating zero-emission transport deployment across Europe. The initiative is backed by €350 million (approximately USD $394 million) in equity commitments from a consortium of investors, including infrastructure specialist Alba Infra Partners,…


  • Patria launches new platform to invest  billion in clean energy-powered data centers

    Alternative asset manager Patria Investments has unveiled Omnia, a new platform dedicated to developing, constructing and operating large-scale data centres across Latin America, powered entirely by green, renewable energy. The initiative aims to support the growing demand for high-performance computing infrastructure while aligning with environmental sustainability goals. Omnia is set to concentrate initially on campus-scale…


  • EU–UK reset promises smoother trade but sparks sector-specific tensions

    A landmark “reset” deal between the UK and the EU pledges lighter red tape and closer ties — but fishermen and hard-Brexit campaigners are crying foul.


  • Banks push for equal protection for staff as retail worker assault law advances

    UK banks are calling for branch staff to be included in new laws protecting retail workers from assault, citing over 10,000 incidents of abuse last year. Read more: Banks demand equal protection for staff as retail worker assault law moves forward


  • Uber Boats by Thames Clippers nets £59m from NatWest and Santander

    Uber Boats by Thames Clippers has secured £59m in funding from Natwest and Santander after experiencing a surge in passenger numbers since the Covid-19 pandemic. The London river transport provider said the joint funding package would support plans for new vessels, pier upgrades and improvements to dry docking facilities. “It’s vital that we have funding…


  • ‘Imaginative’ companies report 58% revenue growth, new research reveals

    Research from The Frameworks finds that businesses with an imagination-led culture see higher revenue growth and greater resilience.


  • Harry Styles’ record label sees sharp decline following album success

    Harry Styles’ record label suffered a dramatic fall in its sales and profit in the year after the release of his third solo album. The former One Direction star released the Harry’s House album in May 2022 through his studio, Erskine Records, and Columbia Records. Its success resulted in Erskine Records achieving a turnover of…


  • BNPL regulation signals reckoning for fintech lenders

    New UK rules will bring BNPL under formal credit law, forcing a strategic reset for fintech lenders and investors.


  • UK inflation set for sharp rise in April after surge in household bills

    UK inflation is expected to jump to 3.6% in April, its fastest rise since 2022, driven by higher energy, water, and payroll costs, according to City analysts. Read more: UK inflation set for sharp rise in April after surge in household bills


  • TrusTrace launches AI-powered supply chain sustainability traceability platform

    TrusTrace Enhances Supply Chain Platform with AI-Driven Data Capabilities Swedish supply chain traceability company TrusTrace has announced a significant upgrade to its platform, now enhanced with artificial intelligence to help businesses centralise, analyse, and act on supply chain data more effectively. Founded in Stockholm in 2016, TrusTrace specialises in digital traceability and compliance solutions across…