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SEC to consider changes to shareholder proposal processes. SEC Chair Paul Atkins suggests modernising rules to focus on director elections and major corporate issues, potentially impacting ESG-related proposals. Ceres expresses concern over potential investor protection implications….
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Small UK businesses are postponing innovation due to time constraints. Google’s new research reveals 59% of SMEs have shelved major ideas, despite AI’s potential to add £198 billion in productivity. Partnering with the UK government, Google aims to help small enterprises turn technology into tangible growth and competitiveness.
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UK finance chiefs fear the nation lags behind competitors. Rising costs are squeezing profit margins, eroding confidence in Labour’s growth strategy. Deloitte’s survey reveals 84% of CFOs foresee increased operating costs, impacting expansion plans and reducing business optimism.
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Co-op warns of potential shop closures without business rates reform. The Co-op has cautioned that 60,000 small shops and 150,000 jobs could be lost without reform to business rates in the upcoming Autumn Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to announce maximum relief to protect high streets.
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Rachel Reeves urges business leaders to promote economic optimism. Pressure mounts on businesses to support a positive economic narrative amid concerns about Reform UK’s rising voter share and potential impact on government stability.
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Base Power raises $1 billion to expand U.S. energy storage. The Austin-based company aims to strengthen the grid and promote electrification through home-based battery systems. The funding will support national expansion and the construction of a new manufacturing facility….
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This week’s UK M&A activity spanned engineering, wealth, insurance, and technology. From WSP’s £363 million purchase of Ricardo to Lloyds’s move for Schroders Personal Wealth, dealmaking reflected global appetite for regulated and technical sectors, where scale, integration, and specialist expertise continue to shape the direction of corporate consolidation.
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Morgan Stanley leads $60 million funding for Corvus Energy. The investment supports Corvus Energy’s growth in low-carbon solutions for the maritime sector, aiming to enhance production and innovation to meet global zero-emission demands….
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The UK government announces £50 million for mental health research. The funding aims to accelerate the development of treatments by involving those with lived experience in the innovation process, ultimately enhancing mental health outcomes across the NHS.
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Zilch CEO promises innovation in fintech as IPO scene heats. Philip Belamant, CEO of Zilch, has expressed excitement over the burgeoning fintech IPO market, highlighting Klarna’s successful debut as a positive indicator. Zilch plans to introduce unique offerings to public markets amid product expansions.