£600m Government Investment Safeguards Over 40,000 Jobs Across Wales

More than 40,000 jobs have been created or safeguarded across Wales during the current Senedd term, following over £600 million in direct investment by the Welsh Government, it was confirmed today. As part of this ongoing strategy to build a stronger, fairer, and greener economy, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, has […]

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L’Oréal Launches €100 Million Sustainable Innovation Accelerator to Advance Eco-Friendly Beauty Solutions

Paris, France — June 2025L’Oréal Groupe has announced the launch of a €100 million Sustainable Innovation Accelerator aimed at advancing environmentally responsible solutions within the global beauty industry. Spanning five years, the program is designed to identify, support, and scale cutting-edge innovations across seven critical sustainability domains. Developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge […]

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$1 towards a girl’s education = $3 for the global economy: That’s how development works

Every dollar invested in girls’ education yields an average return of $2.80 – translating into billions in additional GDP. Similarly, each dollar spent on water and sanitation saves $4.30 in healthcare costs. Simple math, not miracles These aren’t miracles – they’re measurable outcomes. Maths doesn’t recognize gender or infrastructure; it simply reflects the truth in […]

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Amazon to Invest £40 Billion in UK Over Next Three Years in Major Expansion Push

LONDON, 23 June 2025 — Amazon has announced plans to invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the United Kingdom over the next three years, marking one of its largest financial commitments to a single country outside the United States. The move was welcomed by the UK government as a significant endorsement of its economic strategy. […]

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UK Government Unveils Industrial Strategy to Slash Business Energy Bills and Boost Competitiveness

New plan aims to cut electricity costs for over 7,000 firms and stimulate long-term economic growth The UK government will unveil a sweeping new industrial strategy on Monday aimed at reducing electricity bills for thousands of businesses, responding to growing concerns from industry leaders over high energy costs that have hampered competitiveness and stifled economic […]

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From the Global South to the stars: A new space race

The exploits of the long-established spacefaring nations – particularly the US – may still dominate headlines, but countries as diverse as Zimbabwe, Honduras and Malta are signalling their intention to reap the benefits of space-related activities. These smaller states, and many more, are applying for membership of the UN body which helps to shape internationally […]

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World News in Brief: Global investment plunges, hurricane season in Haiti, rising cholera and hunger in South Sudan

Their latest data shows that the outlook for international investment this year “is negative”, a sharp course correction from January, when “modest” growth seemed possible. The reasons for this range from trade tensions and tariffs whose main effect has been a “dramatic increase in investor uncertainty”, said UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan. She said that investment […]

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Texas Instruments Announces $60 Billion U.S. Chipmaking Expansion

Texas Instruments has announced a $60 billion investment to expand its semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.—the largest single investment in foundational chip production in the nation’s history. The plan includes the construction or expansion of seven fabrication plants across Texas and Utah, with key sites in Sherman, Richardson, and Lehi. The Sherman campus will receive […]

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Eutelsat Secures €1 Billion Deal with French Military for Satellite Connectivity

Eutelsat has signed a ten-year, €1 billion agreement with the French Ministry of Defence to provide priority access to its OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, marking a major step in France’s efforts to modernize its military communications infrastructure. Key Terms of the Agreement Under the deal, Eutelsat will: Strategic and European Defense Implications The […]

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