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Barclays Reports Strong UK Business Confidence Despite Middle East Conflict and Persistent Cost Pressures
(IN BRIEF) Barclays’ Q1 2026 Business Prosperity Index shows that UK businesses remain broadly confident despite geopolitical pressures, with 85% confident in the strength of their business and 83% confident in their prospects over the next year. The...

Focused Energy Secures Further RWE Investment as Germany Positions Biblis for Potential Laser Fusion Hub
(IN BRIEF) RWE has expanded its investment in Darmstadt-based laser fusion company Focused Energy by an additional €60 million as part of the company’s successful Series A financing round, following RWE’s first investment in October 2025. The round also...

RWE Strengthens Australia Renewable Energy Portfolio with Commissioning Completion of Limondale Battery Storage System
(IN BRIEF) RWE has received approval from the Australian Energy Market Operator and Transgrid to move the Limondale Battery Energy Storage System into full operations, making it Australia’s first eight-hour battery operating at full capacity and the...

Telefónica Highlights Connectivity as a Driver of Economic Growth, Digital Inclusion and Social Cohesion
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica’s 2025 socio-economic contribution report shows that the Group generated a positive impact of approximately €78 billion across Spain, Brazil and Germany, including a €45.4 billion contribution to GDP and support for 652,010 direct...