Budget: Mecca Bingo owner reveals £50m tax hit
The Rank Group warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget will cost it £46m due to a Remote Gaming Duty hike. Discover how this impacts the FTSE 250 company's digital operations and future strategy.
The Rank Group warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget will cost it £46m due to a Remote Gaming Duty hike. Discover how this impacts the FTSE 250 company's digital operations and future strategy.
German confectioner Katjes Group is in advanced talks to acquire snack brand Graze from Unilever for about £35m, a fraction of its 2019 purchase price. Discover the details.
Sir Richard Branson shares heartfelt tribute after the death of his wife Joan Templeman, his partner of 50 years. Read the Virgin founder's emotional announcement.
Human rights technologist Sam Gregory joins Guardian's Scott Trust board, bringing expertise in AI, deepfakes and digital misinformation to safeguard independent journalism.
Eurasia Group appoints former Citadel portfolio manager to strengthen financial services division. Key strategic move signals expansion in political risk analysis.
A retired judge urges a £20 tax on pointed kitchen knives in the UK Budget to reduce knife crime. Could a price hike, like the plastic bag charge, save lives? Read more.
The Pussycat Dolls are reportedly discussing a major reunion tour 15 years after splitting, with Kimberly Wyatt confirming they've 'ironed out their issues'. Get the latest updates.
Lord Rothermere's DMGT agrees £500m Telegraph takeover, creating right-leaning media powerhouse. Deal faces regulatory scrutiny - full analysis inside.
IDC Ventures files High Court petition to block Curve's £125m sale to Lloyds, alleging governance failures wiped out £670m shareholder value. Read the latest developments.
Investment bank PJT Partners is launching a significant Nordic expansion, hiring 10 senior dealmakers to capitalise on the region's growing M&A activity. Discover their strategic move.
Lancashire councillor Tom Pickup suspended after participating in WhatsApp group featuring extremist content including alleged calls for 'mass Islam genocide'.
Lloyds Banking Group acquires London fintech Curve in a major move to boost its digital offerings and compete with neobanks. Deal expected to complete in 2026.
The University of Nottingham could close 48 degree courses including modern languages and music, risking the East Midlands becoming a 'linguistic desert'. Read more about the controversial plans.
Lloyds Banking Group's capital markets head departs amid strategic reshuffle. Discover the leadership changes and future direction of Britain's largest lender.
Exclusive: Former Throwley Yard Cinema employee reveals months of turmoil before closure, including waste management crises and payment delays. Discover the full story.
UK cruise specialist Iglu is nearing a £100m acquisition by Australia's Flight Centre Travel Group, signalling strong post-pandemic recovery and global cruise growth. Read the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group appoints Wells Fargo's international head Mark Langley as CEO of its Corporate & Institutional Banking division. Discover the strategic implications.
Stonegate Group, the UK's largest pub chain, is considering a £1billion sale of over 1,000 venues to address its £3billion debt. Discover the details and what's next for Slug & Lettuce owner.
London Stock Exchange Group enters race for UK's digital gilt settlement contract, marking significant blockchain adoption in financial markets. Discover the implications.
Experts warn of an 'urgent danger' as the Observations Group, linked to the Base and an accused Kremlin spy, offers online military training including drone warfare. Discover the security threat.
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.
Willie Mullins' Final Demand delivered a stunning 13-length victory at Navan, shortening to 6-4 for the Brown Advisory Novice Chase at Cheltenham Festival. Read the full analysis.
Panthera Finance allegedly collected $60m from Victorians while banned. Consumer Affairs Victoria takes legal action. Affected consumers may be entitled to refunds.
HIG Europe launches £900m sale of Interpath Advisory, the restructuring firm advising Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Manchester United cost-cutting. Discover the key bidders and timeline.
A two-year-old boy has died after falling from the twentieth floor of a Newark apartment block. The tragic accident has sparked urgent calls for improved window safety in high-rise buildings.
RedBird Capital Partners has withdrawn its £500m bid for the Daily Telegraph, plunging the newspaper's future into uncertainty. Discover the reasons behind the collapsed deal.
Crystal Dynamics cuts nearly 30 jobs in latest restructuring, raising concerns about the long-awaited Tomb Raider game's development timeline and quality.
A London judge has ruled BHP Group liable for the 2015 Samarco dam collapse in Brazil, a disaster that killed 19 and caused widespread environmental devastation. Read the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group acquires fintech Curve for £120m despite investor fury over price and governance. Get the latest on this controversial UK banking deal.
Italy's controversial €13.5bn Messina Bridge project faces legal challenges as locals prefer improving public services over the world's longest suspension bridge. Read why Sicilians remain sceptical.