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Two more UK firms open the door to private equity takeovers in what would mean a £1bn blow to the City

UK-listed Ashtead Technology said it had received a £500m offer from US private equity firm Ember Infrastructure Management.

Two more UK firms open the door to private equity takeovers in what would mean a £1bn blow to the City

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ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Availability Outlook

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  • September imports down to 297,000 b/d, down from August's 342,000 b/d
  • Mediterranean ports tight availability, 10-12 day lead times advised

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Steel flows slip into negative growth in July 2026 • Global steel flows fall 1% y/y in July 2026 to reach 22.2 Mt. • China’s share of global steel flows rises from 41.6% in July 2025 to 45.7% in July…

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  • China's share of global steel flows rose to 45.7% in July 2026.
  • EU's origin rules for steel may challenge China's exports in Q4 2026.

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