The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has initiated a formal 'phase 1' investigation into the proposed £2.9 billion acquisition of Virgin Money by Nationwide Building Society, scrutinising potential impacts on consumer choice and competition.
A massive $30bn acquisition of Australian energy giant Santos by an Abu Dhabi-led consortium has been abruptly terminated, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and raising questions about the future of fossil fuel investments.
A 75-year-old woman has died following a horrific golf buggy accident at the exclusive Hankley Common Golf Club in Surrey. The incident, which is now under investigation by police, occurred when the cart she was in left the path and fell down a steep slop
Consumer goods giant Unilever has offloaded the ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's to its long-time licensee, Greenfield Partners, following a protracted legal and political battle over its operations in Israel and the West Bank.
Chinese retail giant JD.com is in advanced talks to acquire Argos from Sainsbury's in a potential £1.4bn deal, a move that could reshape the UK's non-food retail landscape and mark a major strategic shift for the supermarket chain.
Beloved British crisp brand Lancashire Crisps has been saved from collapse after being acquired out of administration, securing jobs and the future of the iconic Northern snack maker.
An exclusive Guardian investigation reveals how Chinese investors are exploiting a US legal loophole to purchase vast tracts of Texas land, raising national security concerns and prompting calls for stricter oversight.
JD Sports is in exclusive talks to acquire Argos from Sainsbury's, a move that could dramatically reshape the UK's retail landscape and expand JD's non-fashion footprint.
Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its Argos general merchandise division to China's JD.com in a landmark deal that could reshape the UK's retail landscape and mark a major strategic retreat for the supermarket chain.
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.
In a dramatic media industry shake-up, Paramount Global agrees to a monumental £2.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, shutting out a rival bid from Warner Bros Discovery and concluding the Redstone family's decades-long control.
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.
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.
Culture Club icon Boy George has been ordered to perform menial toilet duties at his own pop-up club by Westminster Council, following a licensing row that has stunned the music industry.
Anglo American's bold £1.5bn bid for Teck Resources' coal assets signals major restructuring but may invite rival offers in heated mining sector consolidation.
The National Gallery secures Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Virgin and Child with Infant St. John the Baptist' in major acquisition supported by Hans Rausing's generosity and American philanthropy.
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.
Two men have died in a devastating accident involving falling glass at Sheffield FC, the world's oldest football club. Emergency services responded to the scene, but both victims succumbed to their injuries.
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
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.
Former President Donald Trump's controversial Rose Garden club menu, featuring a 'Club of Crooks and Criminals' sandwich, has ignited fury and mockery from liberals and critics, creating a new political firestorm.
UK government passes landmark Football Governance Bill, introducing an independent regulator with powers to impose prison sentences on club owners who break financial rules, aiming to protect clubs from reckless management.
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.
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.
An in-depth investigation into Chelsea's controversial relationship with RC Strasbourg Alsace, questioning the ethics of multi-club ownership and its impact on the French club's identity, fan culture, and sporting integrity.
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.
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.
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.
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.