Danone has agreed a €1bn takeover of UK nutrition brand Huel, delivering a major payday for founder Julian Hearn and celebrity investors including Idris Elba. Read more: Danone to acquire Huel in €1bn deal as functional nutrition market heats up
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Singapore’s Temasek, via CapitaLand, has agreed a £1bn deal for Access Self Storage, highlighting strong overseas demand for UK property assets. Read more: Singapore wealth fund targets £1bn takeover of UK self-storage chain
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Turo is expanding in London targeting former Zipcar users with a capital-light peer-to-peer model, as traditional fleet-based car clubs struggle with rising costs. Read more: Truro targets former Zipcar users with capital-light expansion in London
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UK borrowing jumps to £14.3bn, raising concerns over limited government capacity to support households as energy bills rise amid Middle East tensions. Read more: Surge in UK borrowing limits scope for energy bill support as fiscal pressures mount
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HSBC could cut up to 20,000 jobs globally as it embraces AI to streamline operations, signalling a major shift in banking workforce strategy. Read more: HSBC could cut 20,000 jobs as AI reshapes global banking workforce
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CareLineLive founder Josh Hough says neurodiverse workers could have a competitive edge in the AI economy, as businesses seek skills like pattern recognition and problem solving. Read more: Neurodiverse talent could be key advantage in AI economy, says UK tech founder
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Legal tech firm Harvey partners with Suits actor Gabriel Macht in a rare B2B celebrity deal as it pushes global growth and AI adoption in law firms. Read more: Legal AI firm Harvey signs Suits star Gabriel Macht in rare B2B brand deal
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Farmers and business owners launch a High Court challenge against UK inheritance tax reforms, arguing the government failed to properly consult on major APR and BPR changes. Read more: Farmers launch High Court challenge over inheritance tax reforms amid consultation row
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Allica Bank has been named the UK’s most recommended business bank in the 2026 Banking & Finance Awards, as the fintech reaches a $1.2bn valuation and expands SME lending. Read more: Allica Bank named most recommended business bank as fintech unicorn momentum builds
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Greene King plans to sell 150 pubs and convert another 150 as it adapts to rising costs, changing consumer behaviour and pressure across the UK hospitality sector. Read more: Greene King to sell 150 pubs as operator reshapes estate amid mounting cost pressures
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