Barclays is scaling back lending to smaller borrowers after losses linked to private credit firm collapses, shifting focus to larger corporate clients. Read more: Barclays pulls back from small business lending after private credit losses
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UK borrowing costs surge to highest since 2008 as gilt yields hit 5%, driven by energy price spikes and inflation fears linked to Middle East conflict. Read more: UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 as markets reel from energy shock
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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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UK government report on copyright and AI signals retreat from opt-out reforms, prioritising transparency and licensing. What it means for SMEs, creators and tech firms. Read more: UK government backs away from AI copyright overhaul as licensing emerges as the battleground
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Visa, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority are anchoring the IPO by purchasing up to $220m of PayPay’s shares upon debut The post SoftBank’s PayPay prices IPO below range at $16 a share appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The International Energy Agency is considering the largest release of emergency oil reserves in its history as markets reel from supply disruptions linked to the war with Iran. The post IEA considers largest oil reserve release in history — here’s what it means appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Under the current pricing policy, retailers are not allowed to increase the prices of these items without prior approval from the ministry The post Onion, tomato prices rise: Here’s how UAE authorities are responding appeared first on Gulf Business.
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IHG, whose brands include Holiday Inn and Avid Hotels, currently operates around 50 hotels in India with roughly 80 in development The post Holiday Inn-owner IHG sees India as top-five market as global chains scale up appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Samer Ambar, co-founder and CEO of Reef Luxury Developments, discusses how a young real estate company is carving out space in Dubai’s competitive market through patented innovation and calculated risk-taking The post Redefining outdoor living: Co-founder and CEO Samer Ambar on how Reef Luxury Developments is making that possible 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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