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Sainsbury's Sells Bank to China's Ping An in Strategic Shift

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its lucrative banking division to Shenzhen-based Ping An Insurance Group, marking a major strategic shift and a significant Chinese investment into the UK's retail banking sector.

UK's Wable App: The Neurodiverse Dating Revolution

Exclusive: The groundbreaking UK dating app Wable, featured in the hit Netflix show Love on the Spectrum, is creating a safe and understanding space for autistic and neurodiverse individuals to find meaningful connections. Discover how it's changing the l

Next Acquires Cath Kidston in Major High Street Rescue

British retail giant Next has swooped to acquire the iconic Cath Kidston brand, saving it from administration and securing 125 jobs. The deal includes the brand, domain names, and intellectual property, but all UK stores will close permanently.

Samantha Cameron's Cefinn Label Acquired

The premium womenswear brand Cefinn, founded by former Prime Minister's wife Samantha Cameron, has been sold to private investment firm Level Five in a deal securing its future.

Anglo American Rejects £34bn BHP Takeover Bid

London-listed mining titan Anglo American has emphatically rejected a colossal £34 billion takeover proposal from Australian rival BHP, branding the bid 'highly unattractive' and opportunistic. The deal would have created a global mining behemoth.

Plum App: AI Helps UK Savers Build £2 Billion Wealth

Exclusive: The Plum savings app uses cutting-edge AI technology to automate savings and investments, helping UK users save over £2 billion. Discover how it analyses spending patterns to grow your money effortlessly.

BlackRock's £2.1bn Aletto Power Acquisition Finalised

Investment titan BlackRock secures a landmark $2.6 billion deal to acquire Minnesota Power's parent company, Aletto. This strategic move signals a major shift in energy sector ownership and raises pivotal questions about renewable investment and market co

Teen coder sells AI app for millions in landmark deal

Exclusive: 18-year-old Zach Yadegari becomes an overnight tech millionaire after his revolutionary AI-powered keyboard app, 'TypeAI', is acquired by a major New York firm in a landmark seven-figure deal.

Kristi Noem's 'Self-Deportation' App Downloads Crash 99%

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's controversial 'self-deportation' app, designed to report migrant activity, has seen a dramatic collapse in user engagement, with new data revealing a 99% drop in downloads, dealing a blow to her immigration policy ambit

John Lewis Resurrects Topshop in Surprise ASOS Deal

The John Lewis Partnership has acquired the Topshop, Topman, and Miss Selfridge brands from ASOS in a surprise move, planning to reintroduce the iconic labels to the British high street through its department stores and potentially Waitrose supermarkets.

WhatsApp Launches Native Mac App for Apple Silicon

Meta's WhatsApp launches a lightning-fast native macOS app, finally ditching sluggish Electron for Apple's M-series chips. The standalone app promises enhanced performance, video calls, and seamless syncing.

Market Basket Mediation: Arthur T Demoulas Fights for Control

Exclusive: Arthur T. Demoulas, the ousted CEO beloved by workers, enters mediation in a dramatic final attempt to buy back the 50.5% stake of the Market Basket grocery chain and end the family feud that has paralysed the business.

Kraft Heinz Merger Faces Potential Split by Investors

Exclusive: The multi-billion pound Kraft Heinz merger is under intense scrutiny as major investors push for a potential breakup of the food and condiment titan. Analysts suggest a split could unlock significant value.

TSB Banking App Crashes in Major Nationwide Outage

TSB's mobile banking app and online services have been hit by a major outage, leaving frustrated customers unable to access their money. The high street bank is investigating the technical meltdown.

Royal Mail Profits Double Under Kretinsky's Takeover

Under Daniel Kretinsky's ownership, Royal Mail reports a dramatic profit surge to £348m, marking a stunning turnaround for the former state monopoly and silencing critics of the controversial acquisition.

Dwayne Johnson Plans UFC Purchase For Oscar Role

Hollywood megastar Dwayne Johnson discloses his ambitious plan to acquire the UFC as a strategic move to bolster his credibility for an Oscar-winning role, in a candid conversation with filmmaker Benny Safdie.

Petition to Scrap Australia's 'Castle Law' Gains Momentum

A groundswell of public outrage in Australia is fuelling a petition to abolish the contentious 'Castle Law', which critics argue has left homeowners powerless against aggressive property developers and failing local councils.

Claire's UK rescued from bankruptcy by new buyer

The iconic accessories chain Claire's has been saved from bankruptcy after a new buyer stepped in to acquire its UK and European operations, securing the future of its British high street stores.

Netflix Wins Bidding War for Knives Out 3

Netflix triumphs over Paramount and Universal to secure the next Benoit Blanc mystery, 'Wake Up Dead Man', in a major streaming coup. Daniel Craig and director Rian Johnson return.

Coca-Cola in Talks to Sell Costa Coffee Chain

The Coca-Cola Company is reportedly in advanced discussions to divest its Costa Coffee chain, just six years after its landmark £3.9bn acquisition. The potential sale signals a significant strategic shift for the beverage giant.

I Tried a Personal Trainer App & Saved £100s

Discover how one woman transformed her fitness routine and saved money by ditching her expensive personal trainer for a revolutionary AI-powered coaching app. See her incredible results.

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