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https://www.cityam.com/rightmove-accused-of-bullying-estate-agents-in-1-5bn-legal-battle/
Rightmove accused of 'bullying' estate agents in £1.5bn legal battle
Apr 1, 2026 - More than 250 estate agents have put their weight behind the claim, which has been brought against Rightmove by law firm Scott+Scott.
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https://www.zdnet.com/article/zebra-technologies-buys-motorola-enterprise-unit-for-3-5bn/
Zebra Technologies buys Motorola enterprise unit for $3.5bn | ZDNET
Apr 15, 2014 - Zebra Technologies has reportedly snapped up Motorola Solutions' enterprise unit for $3.5 billion in cash.
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https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/2195271/new-airport-africa-rwanda-bugesera-international
Africa’s brand new two-runway airport will be country’s biggest and cost £1.5bn | World | News |...
Apr 18, 2026 - Bet the cost keeps creeping up
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https://en.hainan.gov.cn/englishsite/SEditors/202604/1300a9f0ccaa45a6a929cfb9d7222331.shtml?ddtab=true
Hainan's 'buy and pick-up' duty-free sales pass 10.5bn yuan mark
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https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/uk-government-unveils-five-year-plan-to-boost-countrys-nuclear-fusion-industry/4023303.article
UK invests £2.5bn in nuclear fusion energy development plan | Chemistry World
Apr 16, 2026 - Officials hope this will help the UK maintain its leading position in the field
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https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-managed-security-services-market
Managed Security Services Market To Reach $87.5Bn By 2030
The global managed security services market size is expected to reach USD 87.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a...
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https://www.diageo.com/en/investors/shareholder-centre/return-of-capital-programmes/f18-share-buy-back-programme
Additional F23, up to £0.5bn, share buy-back programme | Diageo
Summary of F23 share buy-back programme, as announced in Diageo’s interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2022 | Diageo
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https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366639122/Neom-partners-with-DataVolt-on-5bn-hyperscale-datacentre-project-for-digital-infrastructure
Neom partners with DataVolt on $5bn hyperscale datacentre project for digital infrastructure |...
The landmark 1.5GW renewable-powered facility at Oxagon signals the Kingdom’s accelerating investment in AI infrastructure, sustainable computing and...
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https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366548937/More-than-400-Liberty-Global-IT-staff-move-to-Infosys-as-part-of-15bn-contract
More than 400 Liberty Global IT staff move to Infosys as part of €1.5bn contract | Computer Weekly
TV and broadband giant outsources the build and operation of its entertainment and connectivity platforms to Indian supplier in five year deal
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https://sifted.eu/articles/impact-startups-climate-expo-brnd
Impact startups seek €1.5bn at the world’s biggest climate expo | Sifted
From April 24-26, 2025, ChangeNOW will convene at the Grand Palais in Paris, bringing together 40k participants from 140 countries.
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https://www.pehub.com/kkr-to-invest-1-5bn-in-communications-infrastructure-owner-operator-vertical-bridge/
KKR to invest $1.5bn in communications infrastructure owner/operator Vertical Bridge | PE Hub
Vertical Bridge’s existing backers DigitalBridge and La Caisse also participated in the investment.
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https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/shameless-keir-starmer-faces-fury-over-mad-15bn-plan-fix-national-pride-1779654
'Shameless' Keir Starmer Faces Fury Over 'Mad' £1.5bn Plan to Fix National Pride | IBTimes UK
Feb 17, 2026 - As Keir Starmer's government hails a £1.5 billion culture package as a way to 'restore national pride,' critics argue it's a glossy distraction from stubbornly...
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https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/cost-saving-british-steels-scunthorpe-10869697
Cost of saving British Steel's Scunthorpe site set to top £1.5bn, report shows - Grimsby Live
Mar 16, 2026 - 'DBT was able to act quickly to save British Steel’s Scunthorpe furnaces from closure, avoiding heavy job losses and serious impacts'
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https://baxtel.com/news/edgecore-lands-1-5bn-funding-for-virginia-data-center-expansion
EdgeCore Lands $1.5bn Funding for Virginia Data Center Expansion
Apr 28, 2026 - US data center firm EdgeCore has secured new financing to support its build-out in Virginia. The company this week announced the completion of two financial...
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https://baxtel.com/news/aon-expands-data-center-insurance-capacity-to-3-5bn
Aon Expands Data Center Insurance Capacity to $3.5bn
Apr 21, 2026 - Insurance firm Aon has expanded the level of coverage it can provide for data center projects. The company first launched its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance...
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https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/dean-dunham-car-finance-missold-5HjdX6C_2/
£7.5bn for car finance victims - but don't pop the champagne just yet, writes Dean Dunham | LBC
Mar 30, 2026 - Today's announcement from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is, on paper, a landmark moment for British consumers and will be welcome news for many...
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https://www.thetwentyminutevc.com/mayur-gupta
Kraken CMO, Mayur Gupta: Inside Kraken’s $1.5BN Growth Playbook & What Most Founders Get Wrong...
Mayur Gupta, now CMO at Kraken, previously led growth and marketing at Spotify, Freshly, Gannett, and Kimberly Clark.
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https://sifted.eu/articles/e-scooters-worth-it
Was the $5bn that VCs plugged into escooters worth it? | Sifted
May 16, 2023 - VCs loved escooters — but has this micromobility option lived up its hype five years on, or has the sector fallen behind on expectations?
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https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/25987205.1-5bn-ming-yang-deal-turbine-factory-blocked/
Why was £1.5bn Ming Yang deal for turbine factory blocked? | The Herald
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https://www.siliconrepublic.com/business/clio-500m-5bn-raise-vlex-acquisition-spanish-canadian-2025
Canadian AI legal-tech Clio raises $500m at $5bn valuation
Nov 11, 2025 - Canadian AI legal-tech Clio has closed a $500m Series G funding round, taking the 17-year-old company to a $5bn valuation.
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https://sifted.eu/articles/outsystems-raise
Portugal born low-code platform OutSystems hits $9.5bn valuation | Sifted
Jul 29, 2021 - OutSystems, the Portuguese software building platform, has closed a $150m funding round, co-led by Abdiel Capital and Tiger Global.
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https://kenyanwallstreet.com/afreximbank-underwrites-us-2-5bn-in-us-4bn-loan-for-dangote-refinery
Afreximbank Underwrites US$ 2.5bn in US$ 4bn Loan for Dangote Refinery | The Kenyan Wallstreet |...
Apr 1, 2026 - Afreximbank has underwritten US$2.5 billion in the US$4-billion senior syndicated term loan in favour of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP).
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https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/12/scars-bill-kramer-robert-redford-ai
‘On YouTube, we can reach 2.5bn people at once’: Oscars head Bill Kramer on TV, AI and 4am starts |...
Mar 13, 2026 - The Academy CEO on his decidedly non-Hollywood beginnings, bonding with Robert Redford – and a formative watch of All That Jazz
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https://www.grandviewresearch.com/press-release/global-professional-footwear-market
Professional Footwear Market Size To Reach $31.5Bn By 2033
The global professional footwear market is anticipated to reach USD 31.5 billion by 2033 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast...
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https://www.diageo.com/en/investors/shareholder-centre/return-of-capital-programmes/additional-f23-up-to-05bn-share-buy-back-programme
Additional F23, up to £0.5bn, share buy-back programme | Diageo
Summary of F23 share buy-back programme, as announced in Diageo’s interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2022 | Diageo
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https://en.hainan.gov.cn/englishsite/Updates/202604/1300a9f0ccaa45a6a929cfb9d7222331.shtml?ddtab=true&ddtab=true
Hainan's 'buy and pick-up' duty-free sales pass 10.5bn yuan mark
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https://www.hitachi.com/en/press/articles/2025/12/1218a/
Hitachi Rail wins framework contract as part of €1.5bn digitalization of the SBB rail network :...
Search Hitachi press releases and official announcements.
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https://www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/efcc-detains-ayeni-ex-skye-bank-chairman-over-alleged-n36-5bn-30m-fraud/
EFCC Detains Ayeni, Ex-Skye Bank Chairman over Alleged N36.5Bn, $30m Fraud – Nigerian...
Kindly share this postEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has detained Tunde Ayeni, former chairman of defunct Skye Bank Plc, for alleged fraud...
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jan/10/new-york-city-plans-to-divest-5bn-from-fossil-fuels-and-sue-oil-companies
New York City plans to divest $5bn from fossil fuels and sue oil companies | New York | The Guardian
Aug 25, 2021 - Mayor Bill de Blasio: ‘It’s up to the fossil fuel companies whose greed put us in this position to shoulder the cost of making New York safer and more...
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https://en.hainan.gov.cn/englishsite/Updates/202604/1300a9f0ccaa45a6a929cfb9d7222331.shtml?ddtab=true
Hainan's 'buy and pick-up' duty-free sales pass 10.5bn yuan mark
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https://theexchange.africa/dangote-refinery-ipo-risks-opportunity/
The stakes and risks in Dangote Refinery’s $5bn bet for IPO
Apr 14, 2026 - Dangote Refinery’s IPO for the world’s largest single-train refinery could raise $5bn. What are the stakes, risks, and opportunity?
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https://capacityglobal.com/news/bain-capital-rumoured-bridge-data-centre-sale-ai/
Bain Capital reportedly eyeing $5bn sale of Bridge Data Centres stake - Capacity
Apr 24, 2026 - Bain Capital is rumoured to be selling its 40% stake in Bridge Data Centres worth $5bn, amid the APAC AI data centre boom.
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https://newsmakerslive.org/ethiopia-to-build-africas-largest-airport-in-12-5bn-bet-on-air-travel-boom/
Ethiopia to Build Africa’s Largest Airport in $12.5Bn Bet on Air Travel Boom - Newsmakers
Apr 24, 2026 - Ololade Adeyanju/ Ethiopia has commenced construction of what is set to become Africa’s largest airport, a $12.5 billion aviation hub expected to significantly…
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https://www.eurogamer.net/amidst-pokemon-gos-35bn-sale-fans-flock-to-italys-first-major-meetup-with-mix-of-emotions-over-games-future
Amidst Pokémon Go's $3.5bn sale, fans flock to Italy's first major meetup with mix of emotions over...
While Pokémon Go fans have flock to Milan for a big in-game meetup, questions and mixed emotions linger over the game's future.
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https://mumbrella.com.au/nine-falls-below-1-5bn-and-ooh-falls-below-0-5bn-in-down-day-for-the-unmade-index-921355
Nine falls below $1.5bn and Ooh falls below $0.5bn in down day for the Unmade Index - Mumbrella
Apr 24, 2026 - Nine – the biggest locally listed stock on the Unmade Index – slipped back below a $1.5bn market capitalisation on Thursday after losing 3.4% on a mixed day...
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https://thebusinessfrontier.com/thailand-bets-on-exhibitions-to-pull-fdi-supercharge-44-5bn-creative-economy/
Thailand Bets on Exhibitions to Pull FDI, Supercharge $44.5bn Creative Economy – Business Frontier
Thailand is overhauling its exhibition industry strategy, shifting from high-volume trade shows to a model designed to attract foreign direct investment (FDI),...
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https://sifted.eu/articles/revolut-valuation
Let's talk about Revolut's new $5.5bn valuation | Sifted
Mar 3, 2020 - Revolut has announced its long-awaited $500m funding round at a $5.5bn valuation. But is that kind of price tag justified for the European fintech?
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https://www.hydrogeninsight.com/production/air-products-halts-new-spend-on-4-5bn-louisiana-blue-hydrogen-to-ammonia-project/2-1-1813882?zephr_sso_ott=pwUoD9
Air Products halts new spend on $4.5bn Louisiana blue hydrogen-to-ammonia project | Hydrogen Insight
May 2, 2025 - Industrial gas firm has also decided to pause investment on downstream green hydrogen facilities in Europe related to 2.2GW Neom project
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https://www.theneweconomy.com/business/transferwise-hits-5bn-valuation
TransferWise hits $5bn valuation – The New Economy
The cross-border payments group has confirmed reports that it is now valued at $5bn after a secondary share sale
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