Swedish private equity firm EQT, which has backed Indian companies such as HDFC’s Credilla and Indira IVF, has raised $15.6 billion for its latest Asia-focused PE fund, marking the largest-ever fund dedicated to the region. The fund, BPEA Private Equity Fund IX, closed at its hard cap and was oversubscribed, with $14.9 billion in fee-generating
12:00 PM, 21st April 2026, 1 day ago 3 I am a long-time reader of Property118 and would be grateful for the views of others who may have direct experience of something I have been thinking about recently. My perception is that many UK property developers seem to have tie-ups with companies that help facilitate
The finance expert has faced a ‘really interesting’ question that has led him to explore state pension rules Robert Rowlands Deputy editor, money and lifestyle, content hub 12:30, 21 Apr 2026Updated 13:50, 21 Apr 2026 Martin Lewis has offered his considered opinion on an aspect of the state pension(Image: ITV) Martin Lewis has issued guidance
Redwood Bank has completed a multi-property refinancing transaction for a landlord with a mixed residential and commercial portfolio, working alongside broker Bespoq Finance to structure three separate loans within a four-month timeframe. The transaction covered three properties and involved SPV transfers, a lease extension and related-party tenancy considerations, all managed simultaneously. The total financing package
A tax expert has warned of ‘costly errors’ 10:53, 21 Apr 2026Updated 11:09, 21 Apr 2026 It was previously voluntary(Image: Yau Ming Low via Getty Images) A tax expert is alerting people to a new HMRC rule that could catch people out. Conveyancing solicitors and payroll teams are among local professional advisers who may find
As the grid strains under the weight of electrification and AI data centers, tech companies and utilities have been evaluating whether nuclear power can help with the burden. After the two most recent reactors built in the U.S. went over budget and past schedule, they aren’t keen to repeat the past. But Jake Jurewicz, co-founder
In a major intervention, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will overhaul the system Government officials project the reforms could deliver savings of between £50 and £100 annually per household(Image: brizmaker via Getty Images) Households could see their electricity bills fall by up to £100 a year under sweeping reforms designed to end Britain’s dependence on volatile
In outpatient medicine, decisions move quickly. A prescription is sent to a pharmacy. A referral goes out to a specialist. A test is ordered. From the patient’s perspective, the process feels immediate. Care begins moving forward as soon as the visit ends. But often that is only the beginning of the story. Days or weeks
The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) recently met with India’s High Commissioner to Cyprus Shri Manish to discuss areas of mutual interest. According to an announcement from the association, the focus of the meeting fell on how to deepen cooperation between the two countries in the fields of technology and innovation. A key part of the
One in five UK firms are moving AI workloads overseas as high electricity costs and grid constraints start to dictate where compute gets built. New research shows 20% of British companies have already shifted AI operations out of the UK with power pricing emerging as a core barrier to scaling. A further third say energy