WPP shares leap on takeover bid speculation
WPP's share price surged as speculation mounted over potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the latest on the advertising giant's future.
WPP's share price surged as speculation mounted over potential takeover interest from rival Havas and private equity firms. Discover the latest on the advertising giant's future.
RedBird Capital consortium withdraws £500m Telegraph offer following newsroom opposition and scrutiny over China connections. Explore the implications for the media group's future.
Lloyds and Natwest led FTSE 100 falls as UK bank stocks dropped over 2%. Discover the budget fears sparking this sell-off and what analysts say comes next.
Barclays strengthens its European investment banking division with the strategic hire of BNP Paribas veteran Etienne de Montalivet to lead M&A efforts in France.
UK banking chiefs warn that regulatory disparities with the US and rising private credit threaten London's status as a global financial hub. Read the full analysis.
Sainsbury's shares rocket as investors bet on takeover bids and strategic shifts, but analysts question whether the momentum can last in Britain's competitive retail landscape.
Multiple high street banks including Lloyds, Santander and Barclays are permanently closing branches across West London, leaving residents and businesses concerned about access to essential banking services.
Major UK banks Barclays and Santander are experiencing the highest customer departure rates after recent service disruptions left customers frustrated and seeking more reliable alternatives.