Aviva CEO Dame Amanda Blanc says mandating pension funds to invest in UK assets would be “a sledgehammer to crack a nut”, urging government to prioritise fiduciary duty.

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17.05.2025

NatWest nears full reprivatisation as taxpayer stake falls below 1%

The government’s stake in NatWest has dropped below 1%, marking a near-complete exit from the £45.5bn bailout era and paving the way for full reprivatisation within weeks.

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17.05.2025

Wireless Logic valued at £3.5bn as founder sells minority stake to General Atlantic

Wireless Logic sells a minority stake to General Atlantic, valuing the IoT communications firm at £3.5bn—100 times its 2011 value. Former Vodafone CEO joins board.

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17.05.2025

UK business investment surges at fastest pace in two years, defying tax hike fears

UK business investment rose 5.9% in Q1 2025—the strongest growth since 2023—offsetting public spending cuts and defying fears over payroll tax increases.

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Aviva warns against forcing UK pension funds to buy domestic assets

NatWest nears full reprivatisation as taxpayer stake falls below 1%

Wireless Logic valued at £3.5bn as founder sells minority stake to General Atlantic

UK business investment surges at fastest pace in two years, defying tax hike fears

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