EasyJet Rejects Castlelake's £4.74 Billion Takeover Bid as Opportunistic
EasyJet rejects Castlelake's £4.74bn takeover bid as opportunistic, citing shareholder interests and regulatory concerns.
Category : Acquisitions
Disney Earnings Surge on Streaming and Theme Park Growth
Disney beats quarterly earnings forecasts, driven by streaming and theme park growth, with new CEO projecting accelerated growth.
Gainford Group Advances £200m Newcastle Development
Gainford Group reports record 2025 financials with turnover up 9% to £57.3m and advances its £200m flagship mixed-use development in Newcastle city centre, including a 200-bed hotel and 190-unit residential tower.
Scotland's FDI Appeal Hits Record High, EY Study Finds
Scotland's foreign direct investment attractiveness is at a record high, with a third of UK-bound investors choosing Scotland, up from 27% last year, according to EY.
Underworld Headline Edinburgh Hogmanay 2026
Underworld will headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2026, performing Born Slippy live as fireworks light up Edinburgh Castle at midnight.
Man Utd can sign Lucas Bergvall as Casemiro replacement
Manchester United have been given the green light to sign Lucas Bergvall, who is eager to leave Tottenham this summer, offering a potential replacement for Casemiro.
Three 50p Coins Worth Over £2,000: How to Spot Them
A coin expert reveals three rare 50p coins that could be worth up to £2,280. Look for rotation errors, early mint years, and design flaws in your change.
HMRC: Parents Can Save Up to £4,000 a Year on Childcare
HMRC reports record 868,095 families using Tax-Free Childcare, saving up to £4,000 per child yearly. Government funded £600 million in top-ups in 2025-26.
Newcastle Charity Chuf's Big Give Week Doubles Donations
Newcastle heart charity Chuf selected for Big Give campaign, offering matched donations up to £10,000 from June 22-29, aiming to raise £20,000 for families with heart conditions.
Bolloré Rejects Ackman's €55bn Universal Music Bid
Billionaire Bill Ackman's €55bn bid for Universal Music Group has been rejected by French billionaire Vincent Bolloré, the largest shareholder.
5 Changes Brits Must Expect if Burnham Sacks Reeves
Experts warn of higher household expenses, mortgage costs, taxes, job losses, and housing market disruption if Andy Burnham removes Rachel Reeves as Chancellor after becoming PM.
Clive Davis Dies at 94: Legendary Music Exec Behind Houston, Springsteen
Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who discovered Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, has died aged 94. He passed away peacefully at home in New York City on June 22, 2026.
Woman Sparks Debate Over Washing Shopping Bags in Machine
A woman's Facebook post about washing her 'bags for life' in the washing machine has divided shoppers, with some admitting they never clean theirs.
Burnham Unveils Pub Rule and Business Rate Cuts in PM Bid
Andy Burnham, newly sworn MP for Makerfield, proposes a new rule for all English pubs if he becomes PM, including a 20% business rate reduction and reconsidering employers' NI increases.
Maresca Fee Third Most Expensive in Football History
Manchester City agree £17.26m compensation for Enzo Maresca, making him the third most expensive managerial appointment ever behind Graham Potter and Julian Nagelsmann.
Home Bargains Toilet Roll Cheaper, Shoppers Say
Shoppers on Reddit reveal that Home Bargains' toilet roll is consistently cheaper than other retailers, with a 44-pack for £8 praised as a great deal.
HMRC: Grandparents Can Boost State Pension with Simple Switch
HMRC highlights a simple administrative switch that could add thousands to grandparents' State Pension via Specified Adult Childcare Credits, with applications surging to 42,964 in 2023-24.
Appeal for £6,000 to Retire Police Dog Wolf in Australia
An appeal has been launched to raise £6,000 for police dog Wolf, who served Nottinghamshire Police for eight years, to retire with his handler's family in Perth, Australia.
Chilli Padi, Loved by Charlie Hunnam, Opens in London
Chilli Padi, a popular Newcastle Malaysian restaurant visited by actor Charlie Hunnam, has opened in Stratford, London, earning rave reviews and 50% off pre-opening offers.
Alan Greenspan, former Fed chairman, dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the influential former chairman of the US Federal Reserve, has died aged 100 at his home due to complications from Parkinson's disease, his wife Andrea Mitchell announced.
Gateshead interim chairman Graham Wood eyes permanent role
Graham Wood, interim chairman of Gateshead FC, describes his return as 'a tough habit to kick' and is working towards a permanent stay, while also overseeing the appointment of Lee Cattermole as manager.
Michelin-Listed London Restaurant to Close End of June
The Water House Project, a Michelin-listed fine dining restaurant in Bethnal Green, will close at the end of June after owners chose not to renew the lease, ending a five-year run that began as a supper club.
Historic Amble Harbour Inn Bought by Punch Pubs
The Harbour Inn in Amble, a historic pub with over 150 years of service, has been acquired by Punch Pubs & Co. The Hume family will continue to operate the venue, ensuring its renowned reputation and future success.
Lochgreen House Hotel Sold to RAD Group
Lochgreen House Hotel in Troon will be sold to RAD Group as owners Bill and Cath Costley prepare for semi-retirement after nearly four decades in hospitality.
Investors Cautious on Starmer Exit, Burnham as PM
Investors showed muted reaction to Keir Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's potential premiership, with FTSE and bond yields barely moving despite political upheaval.
Hayley Waller Leads Guardian Labs Australia
Hayley Waller has been appointed as the new head of Guardian Labs Australia, the content marketing division of Guardian Australia, effective immediately.
Far-Right Millionaire Wins Colombia Presidential Election
Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right millionaire lawyer, narrowly defeated leftist Iván Cepeda in Colombia's presidential runoff, promising an iron fist against crime. Leftwing opponents allege irregularities.
Brexit Drives Up UK Supermarket and Holiday Travel Costs
Brexit has added £210 to the average UK household's annual supermarket bill and increased holiday travel costs by 30%, according to a new report from the London School of Economics.
Castlelake Proposes £1.2bn EasyJet Buyout
US private equity firm Castlelake has made a public proposal to acquire budget airline EasyJet for £1.2bn, offering 480p per share, a 30% premium. EasyJet confirms receipt, stating it will review.
US Small Business Optimism Hits Record High in June 2026
US small business optimism surged to a record high in June 2026, driven by strong sales expectations and easing inflation concerns, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
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