DCC Energy Agrees £5.75bn Takeover by US Private Equity
DCC Energy, a FTSE 100 firm, has agreed to a £5.75bn takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners, despite opposition from its founder and major shareholders.
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Mid Dunbartonshire Best for Happy Retirement in UK
Mid Dunbartonshire has been named the top area in Great Britain for a happy retirement, according to Legal and General's ranking of 632 constituencies.
Trump Sons' Golf Firm Merges With Drone Maker Powerus
Trump sons' golf firm merges with drone maker Powerus, taking it public amid family business expansion and ethics concerns.
Thailand Super Series race cancelled after F1 Bahrain GP move
A Thailand Super Series race at Sepang is cancelled after Formula One moved the Bahrain Grand Prix to Malaysia, forcing the circuit to prepare for F1.
GreenWood Family Park in North Wales Acquired
GreenWood Forest Park in North Wales has been acquired by the Wood Family Group, with plans for new rides and attractions. The park attracts 150,000 visitors annually.
Burnham hints at council tax overhaul – what could change
Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals potential replacement of council tax and stamp duty with proportional property tax or land value tax, aiming for fairness.
Sir Ian Wood: Swinney leads tributes to 'giant of Scottish business'
First Minister John Swinney leads tributes to Sir Ian Wood, describing the industrialist as a 'giant of Scottish business' who helped shape modern Scotland.
Free £250 LG TV in Virgin Media Premier League deal ends Wed
Virgin Media gives a free LG smart TV worth £249.99 with select TV and broadband packages, expiring July 29.
Billionaire Sir Ian Wood dies at 84
Billionaire North Sea oil businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood has died at the age of 84, his family said.
Salvi's in Manchester Corn Exchange closes after 16 years
Salvi's, the popular Italian restaurant and deli in Manchester's Corn Exchange, closed on July 26 after 16 years, owner Maurizio Cecco announced.
AstraZeneca Sales Rise on Strong Cancer Drug Demand
AstraZeneca reported a 6% rise in first-half revenues to $30.67 billion, driven by strong demand for cancer treatments and rare disease drugs.
Beefeater Confirms Closure Date for Last 5 Scottish Sites
Beefeater has confirmed that all remaining UK restaurants, including five in Scotland, will close on September 10, 2026, as part of owner Whitbread's exit from the restaurant business.
DCC Energy Agrees £5.75bn Takeover by KKR and ECP
DCC Energy, a FTSE 100 firm, has agreed a £5.75 billion takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners, with the board backing a bid worth up to 6,796.22p per share.
Kingfisher CEO Thierry Garnier Departs for Ahold Delhaize
Thierry Garnier, CEO of Kingfisher (owner of B&Q), quits after seven years to lead European supermarket group Ahold Delhaize.
Xabi Alonso challenges Arsenal after Rogers signing
Chelsea have beaten Arsenal to the signing of Morgan Rogers, with Xabi Alonso challenging the Gunners to find a better player.
Vodafone Earnings Boosted by Cost-Cutting, 1,200 Jobs Lost
Vodafone reports higher sales and profits after cutting 1,200 jobs in Europe amid cost-saving initiatives, with service revenues up 10% to €8.6bn.
BrewDog co-founder admits 'many mistakes' after equity punks lose investments
BrewDog co-founder James Watt apologises after 200,000 small investors lose £75m in sale to Tilray for £33m, leaving many empty-handed.
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Daily Mail owner DMGT strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles, creating right-leaning media powerhouse; regulators to investigate.
Jersey Sheltered Abramovich Billions With UK Approval
Court papers reveal Jersey granted Roman Abramovich residency and moved billions with UK approval, before freezing assets after Ukraine invasion.
Unilever and McCormick Discuss Potential Food Business Merger
Unilever confirms talks with McCormick to merge food businesses, potentially creating a giant and refocusing Unilever on personal care products.
Colorado Amusement Park Files for Bankruptcy After $205m Death Lawsuit
Colorado theme park files for bankruptcy after $205m wrongful death lawsuit over a six-year-old girl's fatal ride accident in 2021.
Estee Lauder sued by startup over alleged tech theft
Beauty tech startup Nomi Beauty sues Estee Lauder, alleging theft of its technology and destruction of its business.
Burnham mulls 0.48% property tax to replace council tax
The government is considering replacing council tax and stamp duty with a 0.48% annual charge on property values, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham backs reform.
Deliveroo to Cease Operations in Qatar and Singapore Under DoorDash Restructuring
DoorDash confirms Deliveroo will exit Qatar and Singapore, cutting 85 jobs and closing a Bengaluru hub, as part of a global restructuring.
GM Recalls 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu Cars Over Rearview Camera Fault
General Motors recalls over 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu cars in the US due to a rearview camera fault that may cause blank display, increasing collision risk.
Paramount Skydance Acquires Warner Bros Discovery in $110bn Deal After Netflix Withdrawal
Paramount Skydance buys Warner Bros Discovery for $110bn after Netflix exits bidding war, creating a Hollywood giant.
California vows 'vigorous' review of Paramount-Warner Bros merger deal
California AG Rob Bonta investigates $111bn Paramount-Warner Bros merger amid antitrust and job loss concerns, facing political and union backlash.
Martin Lewis: debit cards 'danger cards' if overdrawn
Martin Lewis warns debit cards linked to overdrafts can cost more than credit cards due to high overdraft charges, advising on 0% transfers and snowballing debts.
Prada Acknowledges Indian Inspiration After Kolhapuri Sandal Row
Prada acknowledges its sandal design was inspired by Indian Kolhapuri chappals after cultural appropriation accusations, sparking debate and potential revival of the traditional craft.
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