UK businesses expect higher inflation and fewer rate cuts as energy prices surge following the Iran war, according to Bank of England data. Read more: Inflation fears surge as rate cut hopes fade for UK businesses
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Regions across England and Wales will receive up to £20m each to boost innovation in sectors including AI, clean energy and advanced manufacturing. Read more: Regions from Teesside to Cornwall awarded up to £20m to boost innovation
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UK firms invest less than most G7 peers, with high energy costs and low capital intensity holding back productivity and growth, says IPPR. Read more: UK business investment lags G7 rivals as energy costs bite
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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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