Science
Fund to help businesses switch to green vehicles
Council leader Stephen Place says it will help businesses counter the rising cost of fuel.
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Health
UN agencies issue urgent call to fund the global emergency supply system to fight COVID-19
The heads of the United Nations’ major agencies have issued a warning of the risk of COVID-19 to the world’s most vulnerable countries. International donors have pledged around a quarter of the US$2 billion the UN requested in the Global Humanitarian Response Plan for COVID-19 in March.
Business
World's largest wealth fund posts $30 billion loss after bond market turbulence
The fund has a current value of around $2.3 trillion.
Business
The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built
For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.
Business
This Janus Henderson fund manager owns CoreWeave debt — here's why he's sticking with it
Janus Henderson portfolio manager John Lloyd, whose fund owns CoreWeave bonds, sees a buying opportunity for this 'best in class' data center play.
Business
How HSBC’s Sharia fund invested millions in Israeli war-linked firms
HSBC bought $130m in shares in firms tied to Israel’s military, in breach of Islamic law compliance requirements.
Business
Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund was frozen out of major defense companies. That may be about to change
Existing ethical rules mean the fund is not permitted to invest in companies like Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
World
Norway wealth fund urged to ease nuclear arms ban after Gaza investment row
The review called for Norway's sovereign wealth fund to lift ethical risk limitations on its investments.
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Science
£15m for zero-emission testing at Belfast Harbour
It comes after a £15m investment from UK Research and Innovation's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.
Business
Job cuts could fund diesel price drop says deputy
With the ongoing war in the Middle East increasing prices, one deputy is ask for duty to be frozen.
World
IMF global economic forecast shows 'resilience under strain'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that global economic output will slow to 3.1% this year in spite of geopolitical disruptions, but warns that high inflation and AI share valuations could be risks for financial stability. Also in this edition: Russia says it has exported $320 billion worth of oil and gas to European countries since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, despite sanctions. Plus: Dangote refinery extends its IPO deadline by two weeks to attract even more retail investors.
Health
Fund launched to back community wellbeing projects
The fund aims to attract support from individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts.
World
Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund ads touting administration
Trump faced criticism from across the political divide after at least $1.5 million in federal funds was spent on TV ads. He says his MAGA Inc. super PAC will pay for future ads.
World
Trump says taxpayers will no longer fund controversial TV ads after backlash
Trump faced criticism from across the political divide after at least $1.5 million in federal funds was spent on TV ads. He says his MAGA Inc. super PAC will pay for future ads.
World
US President says taxpayers will no longer fund TV ads praising him
Move comes after ethics experts criticised three nationally broadcast ads and called for independent investigations.
Business
Dan Ives prepares to debut fund offering access to private companies fueling AI boom
Yorkville Ives priced a fund aiming to give investors access to the private companies helping develop artificial intelligence.
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Drastic budget cutbacks essential to fund Europe's defense, Germany and allies warn
Six European leaders have called for major cuts to a proposed 2 trillion euro budget.
Business
‘Don’t go with a fund, go with a solution’: CEO’s tips from decades of global investing
BlueFive Capital CEO Hazem Ben-Gacem talks about his preferred investment areas and strategies.
Entertainment
Impact Fund for Global South Creators Launches at Toronto With Focus on Distribution and Audiences (EXCLUSIVE)
A new impact fund backing creators from the Global South launched at the recently concluded first edition of the Toronto Film Festival market, with a model built around getting films in front of audiences as well as getting them made. The Culture Fund was established by Product of Culture, a media, marketing and distribution company […]
Sports
Record prize fund for 2028 European Championships
The European Athletics Championships will have a total record prize fund worth £3m when it takes place in Poland in 2028.