Smiths sells airport scanning business in £2bn deal
Engineering giant Smiths Group agrees a £2 billion sale of its Smiths Detection division to CVC Capital Partners. The move follows investor pressure to streamline the 170-year-old conglomerate.
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Big Brother's Vinnie Brigante's Game Show Past Revealed
Before his Big Brother fame, Vinnie Brigante appeared on Deal or No Deal in 2024. New TikTok footage shows his TV debut and how it led to reality stardom. Read the full story.
Child actors underpaid and undervalued, agents warn
Young performers face poor pay and conditions, agents claim, with a Dickens revival highlighted. Could this deter the next generation of talent? Read the full report.
Pentagon cuts Boy Scouts ties over name and DEI
Exclusive: Pete Hegseth moves to end Pentagon's support for Scouting America, citing diversity push and removal of 'boy' from name. A 100-year partnership ends.
Ukraine agrees to Trump-brokered peace deal
A US official claims Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal brokered by Donald Trump, with only minor details left to finalise. Follow for the latest breaking news.
Ninja's Rapid Boil Kettle has £42 off for Black Friday
The Ninja Perfect Temperature Kettle is now £58 on Amazon, down from £99.99. This rapid boil kettle heats a cup in under 50 seconds and offers six temperature settings.
Quadrant Sells Fitness First and Jetts Fitness
Quadrant Private Equity is putting its Fitness & Lifestyle Group, including Fitness First Australia and Jetts Fitness, up for sale. Discover the implications for the fitness market.
US Housing: 53% of Homes Lose Value in Market Shift
New data reveals 53% of US homes have declined in value over the past year - the highest level since 2012. Discover which regions are hardest hit and why experts call this a 'normalisation, not a crash'.
Lawmaker Questions Tax Status of $2.4B College Sports Deal
A US senator demands a Congressional analysis of college sports' tax-exempt status as the Big Ten's $2.4 billion private investment deal looms. Discover the potential consequences.
Walgreens ends holiday pay for hourly workers
Walgreens has cut paid holiday time for hourly staff after a private equity buyout, costing full-time employees hundreds of dollars annually. Discover the full impact.
Noel Edmonds & Cliff Richard Reunite After 25 Years
Entertainment legends Noel Edmonds and Cliff Richard delighted fans with a heartwarming reunion in New Zealand, marking their first meeting in a quarter-century. Discover their touching moment and age-defying secrets.
WPP shares leap on takeover bid speculation
WPP's share price surged as much as 6% following reports of potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the implications for the UK's advertising giant.
Telegraph's £500m sale collapses, future uncertain
The £500m takeover of The Telegraph by US firm RedBird has collapsed, leaving Britain's famous newspaper in funding limbo. Discover what's next for the 170-year-old institution.
Khan's appointment signals crackdown on private equity
New York mayor-elect appoints ex-FTC chair Lina Khan to transition team, sending strong message to private equity firms over rent hikes and healthcare monopolies. Discover what this means for Wall Street.
RedBird Drops £500m Telegraph Bid Over China Concerns
The RedBird IMI consortium has withdrawn its £500m offer for The Telegraph, creating fresh uncertainty for the media group. Discover the inside story behind this dramatic collapse.
Apollo Global Management Buys Atletico Madrid
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid have been taken over by private equity firm Apollo Global Management in a deal valuing the club at a staggering £2.2 billion. Discover the full details of this major football acquisition.
Labour to impose VAT on private school fees
Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.
Tesco launches £3.40 meal deal beating competitors
Tesco launches revolutionary £3.40 meal deal, undercutting competitors and offering more choice than ever before. Discover how this supermarket giant is transforming lunchtime for millions.
Arizona delays $7M Navajo school COVID funds
The Arizona Department of Education faces mounting criticism after delaying millions in COVID relief funds destined for schools serving Navajo Nation students, raising concerns about educational equity.
Denny's Agrees to $700M Private Equity Takeover
Iconic American diner chain Denny's announces landmark deal to be taken private by The One Group in a strategic move valued at approximately $700 million, marking a significant shift for the beloved restaurant brand.
PepsiCo sells Pizza Hut China stake to Hillhouse Capital
PepsiCo divests controlling stake in Pizza Hut China operations to private equity firm Hillhouse Capital, marking significant restructuring of fast-food investments in Chinese market.
Starbucks stake slashed by Chinese investment giant Boyu Capital
Chinese private equity firm Boyu Capital dramatically reduces its Starbucks holdings amid challenging market conditions, signalling shifting investor confidence in the coffee giant's China prospects.
Westpac housing scheme applications double
Australia's Westpac reports unprecedented demand for Labor's Help to Buy scheme, with applications doubling as aspiring homeowners rush to secure shared equity mortgages.
Labour demands wealthy pay fair tax share
Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary Anneliese Dodds demands government action on tax avoidance, calling for proper taxation of wealthy non-doms and private equity bosses to fund public services.
Reeves Declares War on Tax Dodgers with New Charge
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils bold plan to target non-doms and private equity with new tax measures to fund public services, as Labour positions itself as party of fiscal responsibility.
Sydney woman trapped in £1.2m property nightmare
A Sydney woman's dream property purchase turned into a financial nightmare as she faces being trapped in her £1.2 million townhouse amid Australia's crashing property market. Discover the shocking reality of negative equity and why experts warn this could
Reeves under fire over private equity tax comments
Labour's shadow chancellor under fire from Conservatives after suggesting private equity tax loophole closure could fund public services. Kemi Badenoch leads criticism in heated Commons exchange.
Kushner's Middle East financial deals under scrutiny
Fresh revelations expose Jared Kushner's extensive financial dealings with Middle Eastern governments during and after his White House tenure, raising serious questions about influence and ethics in US politics.
Deal or No Deal flooded with complaints minutes into new series
Stephen Mulhern's Deal or No Deal revival faces immediate backlash as fans complain about format changes, technical issues, and presenter style just minutes into the new series.
FAA probes near-collisions involving Trump's private jet
Exclusive: Federal Aviation Administration probes two serious air incidents involving Donald Trump's private aircraft at major US airports, raising aviation safety concerns.
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