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.
Schroders Capital strengthens its private assets team with strategic hire from Pimco. Discover how this move enhances their business development capabilities.
JPMorgan Chase announces major expansion of UK private banking with 200 new wealth adviser roles. Discover how this strategic move targets high-net-worth clients.
UK private sector activity saw its largest monthly rise this year in October, but growth faces threats from Autumn Budget speculation. Discover the key economic trends.
New BBC thriller Wild Cherry, starring Carmen Ejogo, delves into privilege, dangerous social media, and the uncomfortable work dynamics many women face. All episodes are now on iPlayer.
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appoints former FTC chair Lina Khan to his transition team, signalling crackdown on private equity firms accused of raising rents and monopolising healthcare.
BAFTA winner Nicôle Lecky reveals how real private school experiences, including teens drinking morphine, inspired her new BBC drama Wild Cherry. Premieres November 15.
Senior Citi wealth management executive Diego De Giorgi joins JP Morgan in London, marking another significant hire in the competitive private banking sector.
Japanese bank Nomura forms strategic partnership with Park Square Capital to expand private credit operations, targeting European direct lending market. Read the full analysis.
Blackstone appoints former Morgan Stanley veteran Pierre Petitgas to lead European private equity expansion. Discover how this strategic move reshapes the investment landscape.
Private equity firm Astorg prepares multi-billion pound sale of food ingredients manufacturer Solina in one of Europe's largest food sector deals this year.
The UK Government confirms the Renters' Rights Act starts May 1, 2026, ending Section 21 evictions. Discover what the new tenant protections mean for you.
Virgin Atlantic has secured a landmark $745m loan from Apollo, using its prized Heathrow landing slots as collateral. The funds will upgrade aircraft and reduce debt. Discover the details.
Schroders Capital CEO reveals why he's optimistic about UK investment opportunities in private assets. Discover the three key sectors driving growth.
Georgia's Republican-led election board pays $50,000 to settle a lawsuit over using private emails for official business. The board agrees to new transparency rules.
Scotland's NHS secured a £180m hospital for just £37.5m in 2002, predating England's recent private facility acquisition. Discover this healthcare bargain and more Guardian letters.
Graduates are dreading traditional entry-level roles for lucrative private service jobs with the super-rich, earning over £150,000 as nannies. Discover this growing career shift.
The Met Police have closed their investigation into singer Bob Vylan over alleged chants at a London concert. The CPS advised insufficient evidence for prosecution.
Investment bank Houlihan Lokey recruits Mayfair Equity Partners veteran Andrew Bertie to strengthen its European private equity coverage. Read more about this strategic move.
The FTSE 100 hits 9,899.60p amid US shutdown resolution and AI market jitters. Discover how traditional stocks shield UK investors from global turbulence.
Volleyball World CEO Ugo Valensi reveals the immediate benefits of joining CVC's $14bn Global Sport Group. Discover how this partnership is reshaping sports marketing and commercial strategy.
Private equity firms are aggressively pursuing new investors while existing limited partners raise concerns about transparency and alignment of interests in evolving fundraising landscape.
Private equity firms are aggressively pursuing new investors while current limited partners raise concerns about transparency and strategy alignment. Discover the evolving dynamics in private markets.
Private companies providing care services extracted £256m in profits across three English regions between 2021-2024, with over a third going to private equity and tax haven firms.
Ayman Asfari's Venterra Group aims to raise £40m amid renewable investment slowdown. Learn how political uncertainty affects offshore wind growth.
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.
Private equity giant CVC Capital Partners recruits James McGlade from rival KKR to strengthen its UK financial services investments. Discover the strategic move reshaping London's dealmaking landscape.
Patients can now book private MRI, CT and ultrasound scans directly online without GP referrals, receiving results within days amid growing NHS waiting times.
The Very Group, owned by the Barclay family for over 20 years, has been acquired by US private equity firm Carlyle. Discover the details of this major UK retail deal.
Atletico Madrid has been valued at £2.2bn after US firm Apollo Global Management acquired a majority stake. Discover how this private equity move reshapes European football.