UK morning business news with Alice & Lewis
Japan's Shipbuilding Revival: Can It Compete with China and South Korea?
Japan is making a bold move to revitalize its struggling shipbuilding industry with a $7bn fund and consolidation of top firms. Can it catch up with China and South Korea's massive subsidies?
VCs Turn to Private Equity Strategies: A New Era of Tech-Driven Consolidation
Top venture capital firms are adopting private equity tactics, using AI and tech to consolidate fragmented markets and build sector-dominating conglomerates.
The Rise and Fall of Prax Group: A UK Energy Sector Cautionary Tale
From humble beginnings to insolvency - the dramatic collapse of Prax Group and its critical Lindsey oil refinery. What went wrong?
Chocolate Giants and the EU Deforestation Law: A Delicate Balancing Act
Mondelez, Mars, and Hershey are pushing for delays in the EU deforestation law. Learn how political and economic pressures are shaping the future of chocolate.
AI's Power Consumption Surge and the Transformer Shortage Crisis
Explore the growing concerns over AI data centres' electricity spikes and the global transformer shortage with insights from Hitachi Energy.
Private Equity's Resilience and Future Outlook: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities
Is 2025 a turning point for private equity? Explore the industry's struggles, enduring demand, and potential for positive change.
Meta's AI and the Climate Conundrum
Meta's controversial use of AI in climate research sparks debate on data accuracy and tech's role in carbon capture.
Navigating Arts Funding Challenges in Edinburgh and Beyond
Alice and Lewis discuss the funding struggles of the Edinburgh Festivals, government support, and the impact of corporate activism.
UK's Trade Dilemma: Political Instability and EU Negotiations
The EU blocks UK's bid to join a key trade convention, citing political concerns and economic risks.
The Rise of European AI: Capital Flows and Startups
Explore how European AI funds are investing in US tech giants while fostering local innovation.
NHS Workforce Challenges and APSCo's Recommendations
APSCo raises concerns about the NHS 10-year plan's approach to staffing and flexibility.
The Struggling Small Business Landscape in the UK
New data reveals one in five small businesses fear permanent closure, with rising costs and government policies creating significant challenges for the backbone of the UK economy.