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UK Government Forms ‘Sterling 20’ Pension Alliance to Boost Domestic Investment

The UK government has established a coalition of 20 leading pension funds, including Legal & General and Aviva, to drive coordinated investment into national infrastructure and high-growth firms. This initiative aims to mobilize private capital for projects ranging from affordable housing to AI sector development as part of a broader economic growth strategy.

Major Pension Funds Unite for UK Investment Push

The British government has launched what reports describe as a landmark initiative to channel pension savings into domestic infrastructure and businesses, according to Reuters coverage. The newly formed “Sterling 20” club brings together 20 of the country’s largest pension funds and asset managers in what analysts suggest represents a significant coordinated effort to stimulate economic growth through targeted investment.

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Kering Strikes €4 Billion Beauty Division Sale to L’Oreal in Strategic Partnership

French luxury group Kering has reportedly agreed to sell its beauty division to cosmetics giant L’Oreal in a strategic partnership valued at €4 billion. The deal includes the transfer of high-end fragrance label Creed, which Kering acquired just last year to build its beauty platform.

Major Beauty Industry Realignment

French luxury conglomerate Kering has reportedly reached an agreement to sell its beauty division to global cosmetics leader L’Oreal in a partnership arrangement valued at €4 billion ($4.7 billion), according to statements issued by both companies. Sources indicate the deal represents a strategic shift for Kering as it navigates challenging market conditions while aiming to accelerate growth in the beauty segment through partnership with the industry’s dominant player.