Maven exits Manchester fintech AccessPay in sale to Accel-KKR, delivering a 2.5x return and highlighting strength of the Northern fintech sector. Read more: Maven exits AccessPay in private equity deal delivering 2.5x return
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UK factory costs have risen at their fastest pace since 1992 as energy prices spike, with PMI data showing growth slowing sharply and inflation risks mounting. Read more: UK factory costs surge at fastest rate since black wednesday amid energy shock
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Revolut reports record £1.7bn profit and plans UK credit card launch after securing banking licence, as customer growth passes 70 million globally. Read more: Revolut posts record £1.7bn profit as it eyes UK credit card launch
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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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UK SME lending climbed to £17.5bn in 2025 as smaller firms drive AI adoption, though experts warn funding still falls short of what’s needed for long-term growth. Read more: SME lending rises to £17.5bn as small businesses drive AI-led growth across the UK
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Innovate UK will refocus its £1.1bn budget on high-potential startups, scaling back broad support to prioritise early-stage tech firms and drive UK economic growth. Read more: Innovate UK pivots funding to back high-growth firms and future ‘industry giants’
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £2bn AI investment plan to make the UK the fastest adopter in the G7, boosting growth, infrastructure and innovation. Read more: Rachel Reeves unveils £2bn AI push to make UK fastest adopter in G7
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UK GDP showed zero growth in January as households cut spending on restaurants and hospitality, highlighting a fragile economy ahead of potential inflation shocks from the Middle East conflict. Read more: UK economy stalls in January as hospitality slowdown drags growth to zero
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Strong demographics, rising premium demand and supportive regulation are positioning Sharjah’s private education market as a long-term investment opportunity. The post Sharjah’s private K-12 sector attracts investor attention as enrolment tops 251,000 appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The company, based in Kilchberg on Lake Zurich, had previously reported 2025 sales growth slightly ahead of expectations The post Lindt boosts 2025 profit as customers bear brunt of cocoa costs appeared first on Gulf Business.
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