London bankers and lawyers earn over £1bn from UK takeover surge
Advisers have earned more than £1bn from a record wave of takeovers of UK-listed companies in 2026, as the value of deals surged 175% …
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Russia's Car Industry Reinvents Itself as Lada Sales Rise and Chinese Brands Dominate
Russia's automotive sector has been reshaped by the exit of Western manufacturers, with Lada's market share rising to 25.6% and Chinese brands now accounting …
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Dolce & Gabbana Confronts £400m Debt as Milan Show Spotlights Turnaround Pressure
Dolce & Gabbana staged its womenswear show in Milan with Jennifer Lopez in the front row, a reminder of its celebrity power as the …
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Louise Kennedy: from chef to bestselling author as second novel Stations arrives
The Trespasses author reflects on three decades in kitchens, Ireland's financial crash, a cancer diagnosis and the writing career that followed her debut's success.
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Beckham Takes £39m Dividend as World Cup Brand Deals Lift Profits
David Beckham has drawn a $51m (£39m) dividend from his holding company after a summer of World Cup-linked advertising deals pushed revenue to $110.5m …
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TalkTalk in Final Stages of Divisional Sales as Administration Threat Looms
TalkTalk, Britain's fourth largest broadband provider, is in advanced talks to sell its consumer and wholesale operations, as national security concerns mount over a …
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UK Wine Retailer Enters Liquidation After a Decade of Trading
A British wine retailer known for unusual bottles has been placed into liquidation, with joint liquidators appointed in September, ending more than ten years …
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Bentley Bets on Torcal EV to Justify £350m Crewe Investment
Bentley's first electric car, the Torcal, takes a measured approach that avoids alienating brand loyalists, but it must deliver real sales volume to justify …
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Genesis Targets UK Company Car Market with Electric SUVs
Genesis, Hyundai's luxury arm, is positioning its GV60 and Electrified GV70 electric SUVs to win over UK company car drivers as tax incentives drive …
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Co-op reports £45m loss as food sales begin to recover
The Co-operative Group has reported an underlying operating loss of £45 million for the six months to July 4, widening from £32 million a …
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Airtel Money Plans London Stock Market Debut in Major IPO Move
African payments firm Airtel Money is preparing an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange, in what is expected to be one of …
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Ineos halts production at Hull plants over UK gas prices
Ineos has paused production at its three Hull plants, with owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe blaming high UK gas prices for undermining the country's manufacturing …
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UK Personal Car Imports from Belgium Hit 40,000 in 1981
A 1981 scheme offering half-price Fords through personal imports from Belgium exposed a regulatory loophole that reshaped UK car retailing and prompted legal battles …
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Bread Ahead's Borough Market success raises fears among traders
The potential closure of Bread Ahead, a popular bakery at London's Borough Market, has sparked concerns among traders that commercial success may no longer …
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Welsh Government Cuts Business Rates by 30% for Hospitality Firms as Traders Warn Support Falls Short
The Welsh Government has announced a 30 per cent business rates cut for small and medium-sized leisure and hospitality operators, but traders in Llandudno …
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Healey Plans Small Business Tax Cuts to Revive High Streets in First Budget
The Chancellor is reportedly weighing cuts to business rates in an effort to revitalise struggling high streets, with small firms set to benefit from …
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Holiday Cottage Owners Warn Burnham Tax Rise Could Force Closures
Tourism operators in Greater Manchester fear a proposed council tax surcharge on second homes and holiday lets will make their businesses unviable, with warnings …
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UK Mortgage Rate Hits Highest Since 2023 Ahead of Bank of England Decision
Britain's mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level since 2023 as the Bank of England prepares to announce its latest interest rate decision, …
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Used car buyers warned over dealer pre-sale inspections
Trading Standards has reiterated that the used car sector remains among the most complained-about in the UK, as dealers continue to promote pre-sale inspections …
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Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes as Clearlake takes full control
Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have sold their Chelsea shareholdings, leaving Clearlake Capital in full control of the Premier League club. Boehly steps down …
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