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 Biden administration blocks a major development project backed by Donald Trump and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, escalating a political battle over federal land use and conservation.
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'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.
The rural town of Wenden, Arizona, is literally sinking due to rampant groundwater over-pumping for agriculture, causing widespread land fissures and infrastructure damage, a stark warning for the drought-stricken American West.
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.
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.
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.
A Native Title body faces an unprecedented loss of ancestral lands after a Federal Court ruling dismissed its claim over a vast 3,500-plot territory, sparking outrage and a fierce vow to appeal.
A bizarre plot of 'remote land' in the Scottish Highlands, featuring nothing but a single concrete block in the middle of a dense forest, has appeared for sale online, baffling potential buyers and sparking a whirlwind of speculation online.
A groundbreaking study reveals a massive legacy pollution crisis across Wales, with tens of thousands of sites potentially holding toxic materials, prompting urgent calls for a national audit and government action.
Across the globe, Indigenous women are at the forefront of a vital struggle, defending their communities, ancestral lands, and cultural heritage against environmental destruction and corporate exploitation. Discover their powerful stories of resilience.
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.
Discount giants Lidl and Aldi face government pressure to release undeveloped land, as new rules target 'land banking' practices holding back UK housing and retail development.
A lawsuit alleges US Border Patrol agents illegally commandeered private land in Oregon to build an outpost, raising serious concerns about property rights and government overreach.
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.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced a fiery reception at the National Farmers' Federation summit in Canberra, as protesters stormed the event decrying government policies on water, renewable energy, and foreign acquisition of farmland.