Business
Tech giants are borrowing heavily to finance artificial intelligence growth, with debt levels set to hit $570 billion in 2026. Much of this borrowing is backing into pensions and index funds, raising questions about exposure to a concentrated risk in one sector.
By Alex Draeth
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12 June 2026
Business
India is developing a new agave spirits market by utilising wild agave plants from the Deccan Plateau. This nascent industry is supported by local farmers and distillers responding to rising consumer interest in agave products, as they work to establish production infrastructure and sustainable supply chains.
By Alex Draeth
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11 June 2026
Business
A fresh debate over what the industrial revolution can teach modern business has gained ground as artificial intelligence, new search layouts and fast moving re
By Alex Draeth
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9 June 2026
Business
Bond investors have taken sharply different positions on the debt of Ineos, the privately held chemicals group led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, as shipping and energy
By Alex Draeth
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3 June 2026
Business
The government’s jobs tsar warned that rising youth unemployment could become an “economic catastrophe” if more young people continue to struggle to enter
By Alex Draeth
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23 May 2026
Business
London’s central role in the UK economy faces a visible check, as new analysis from data scientist Tom Forth points to faster momentum across a wider set of c
By Alex Draeth
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21 May 2026
Business
The UK labour market showed fresh signs of cooling as the unemployment rate rose to 5% and job vacancies fell to their lowest level in five years. The shift poi
By Alex Draeth
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19 May 2026
Business
San Francisco-based accessory brand Jenny Lemons has grown into a profitable business by specialising in colourful, food-inspired hair claw clips made from plant-based cellulose acetate. Founder Jennie Lennick pivoted from a clothing line to accessories, now selling to independent retailers and online, while navigating supply challenges and intellectual property issues.
By Alex Draeth
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16 May 2026
Business
Lloyds Banking Group has introduced a new mortgage product allowing some first time buyers to purchase homes with a deposit starting from £5,000.
By Peter Little
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14 May 2026