Granite, Ireland’s Largest Independent Digital Agency, Agrees Acquisition of Northern Ireland-Founded Creative Media to Boost US Growth

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March 16, 2026 — Cork, Ireland — Granite, Ireland’s largest independent digital agency, agrees acquisition of Northern Ireland-founded Creative Media to boost US growth, marking its ninth acquisition since 2020 and a key step in North American expansion. The Cork-based Granite, founded in 2009, announced the deal to acquire Omagh-based Creative Media, established in May … Read more

Tesla Granted Electricity Supply License in Great Britain

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March 12, 2026 — London — Tesla Energy Ventures Ltd., a subsidiary of Tesla, has been granted an electricity supply licence by Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, to supply electricity to domestic and non-domestic customers across England, Scotland, and Wales. The approval came after a seven-month regulatory review following the company’s application in July 2025. … Read more

Trump’s Tariffs Lead to 10% Production Increase at Scotland’s Lochaber Aluminium Smelter

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March 16, 2026 — Fort William, Scotland The UK’s only aluminium smelter in Lochaber, operated by Alvance British Aluminium, has increased production by approximately 10% after starting its first exports to the US, where about half its output now heads. This boost stems from President Trump’s tariffs, imposing a 50% rate on global aluminium imports … Read more