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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The Indian government’s projections under the new data series marginally boosted growth for financial year ending March 31 The post India’s economic growth slips to 7.8%, but still leads major nation appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Global growth has stabilised and inflation has cooled, but markets are no longer forgiving. As technology rallies narrow and policy paths diverge, AIX Investment Group is repositioning portfolios for resilience, selectivity and long-term value The post AIX Investment Group’s playbook for markets in 2026 appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The DP World Tour has announced two new Managing Directors for its Middle East region, appointing Katherine Palethorpe and Freddie Schmeisser to lead commercial partnerships and tournaments respectively from April 6. The appointments reflect the continued growth and strategic importance of the Middle East within the DP World Tour’s global portfolio. The dual-leadership model strengthens dedicated focus across tournament delivery and commercial development, ensuring operational excellence and sustained partnership growth. Palethorpe will lead partnership strategy across the Middle East, focusing on long-term relationships, commercial i
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