Iran war may push EU towards Russian gas – key supplier
An energy supply shortfall due to the Iran war could revive the EU debate on gas imports from Russia, the Norwegian energy minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com
March 2026
RIT Capital Partners’ SpaceX stake tops £100m as Elon Musk valuation soars
RIT Capital Partners says its SpaceX stake has surged to £102.3m after Elon Musk’s rocket company hit a $1.25tn valuation, boosting returns at the Rothschild-backed investment trust. Read more: RIT…
Spring Statement 2026: Reeves downgraded growth as business leaders demand urgent action
Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement 2026 downgraded UK growth forecasts as Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears. Business leaders warn stability rhetoric must be matched with urgent economic action. Read more:…
Bank of England rate cuts at risk in 2026 as Middle East conflict sparks inflation fears
Experts warn Bank of England base rate cuts could be delayed in 2026 after Middle East conflict triggered surging gas prices, rising gilt yields and fresh inflation concerns. Read more:…
CMA investigates Hilton, IHG and Marriott over alleged hotel data sharing via STR
The UK Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Hilton, InterContinental Hotels and Marriott over alleged sharing of competitively sensitive data via STR, owned by CoStar. Read more: CMA investigates Hilton,…
UK shop price inflation slows to 1.1% in February as retailers cut prices
UK shop price inflation eased to 1.1% in February, driven by discounting in fashion and beauty and slower food price growth, according to BRC and NielsenIQ. Read more: UK shop…
Energy bills could hit £2,500 as Iran conflict threatens global gas supplies
UK household energy bills could rise to £2,500 a year if the Iran conflict disrupts LNG supplies from Qatar and the Strait of Hormuz, analysts warn. Read more: Energy bills…
Avalara acquires Manchester startup Versori in AI-driven integration deal
US tech giant Avalara has acquired Manchester-based integration platform Versori, strengthening its AI-driven tax compliance capabilities and boosting the UK tech scene. Read more: Avalara acquires Manchester startup Versori in…
Bindbridge raises $3.8m to fight herbicide resistance with AI-designed crop protection
Cambridge ag-biotech Bindbridge has raised $3.8m to develop AI-designed molecular glues for next-generation herbicides and crop protection, targeting $70bn in annual crop losses. Read more: Bindbridge raises $3.8m to fight…
BrewDog sold to Tilray in £33m rescue deal as 38 bars close and 484 jobs cut
BrewDog has been sold to US cannabis and brewing group Tilray in a £33m deal, preserving 733 jobs but triggering the closure of 38 bars and 484 redundancies. Read more:…