Yet another UK firm heads for private hands after £400m-plus deal March 8, 2024 Wealth manager Mattioli Woods is set to be snapped up by a London-based private equity outfit after waving through a £432m deal to its shareholders today.
Former CMA chair sues crypto exchanges Binance, Kraken and others for £10bn August 9, 2022 Crypto exchanges Binance, Kraken, and others have been hit with a £10bn lawsuit in a competition dispute by the former chair of the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. Lord David Currie filed the claim against the two crypto giants as well as exchanges Bittylicious and ShapeShift for delisting the BSV cryptocurrency from their platforms, Financial [...]
Wincanton switches horses and backs new £762m takeover bid – but will French suitor come back? March 1, 2024 Wincanton looks set for a £762m takeover by Clipper logistics owner GXO after bosses withdrew their backing for a rival bid and waved through a new offer to shareholders.
Homebase could be on the market again after £1 sale February 27, 2024 Homebase could reportedly be put up for sale again after it was sold for £1 to Hilco Capital back in 2018. A number of parties have reportedly held talks with the restructuring giant about snapping up the garden chain including The Range and B&M Bargains. It was reported by The Times that there was speculation [...]
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group strengthens grip on AO as it increases stake again February 13, 2024 Mike Ashley's Frasers Group now owns almost a quarter of electricals seller AO after the retail giant further upped its stake.
Paradise restaurant’s Turmeric dahl is a fiery dish for the turning weather October 11, 2022 It’s time – perhaps begrudgingly – to start accepting that the weather is drawing in, and that it’s time to start thinking about spins on the classic winter warmer dishes to keep things fresh in the taste department. As we start to crave more filling, comforting food, this simple dahl with a gentle spice kick [...]
Greggs: Baker on a sausage roll as it plots further expansion across UK January 5, 2023 Greggs has said it is on track for 150 net new stores this year as its value-proposition protects it from a wider consumer down-turn. In a fourth quarter trading update, the sausage-roll seller said its sales stood at £1.5bn, as the firm bounced back after experiencing pandemic-related disruption last Christmas. Sales had surged 23 per [...]
Vodafone brand Voxi launches AI chatbot with Accenture in innovation drive March 8, 2024 Vodafone's Voxi brand has partnered with professional services firm Accenture to launch a generative AI chatbot.
GXO poised for Wincanton takeover after CMA CGM dips out of bidding war March 5, 2024 CMA CGM has abandoned its pursuit of one of Britain's largest logistics companies, paving the way for a takeover bid from GXO.
Top new restaurant openings in London you can book right now January 16, 2024 There are dozens of new restaurant openings in London – Alex Dalzell has the lowdown on 12 spots that should be on your radar.