Netflix acquires Warner Bros in £54bn mega-deal
Netflix has agreed a monumental £54 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discover what the deal means for your favourite shows, from Harry Potter to HBO, and the future of streaming.
Netflix has agreed a monumental £54 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discover what the deal means for your favourite shows, from Harry Potter to HBO, and the future of streaming.
Netflix's $82.7bn acquisition of Warner Bros will see major game studios like NetherRealm and Avalanche Software, and future titles like Hogwarts Legacy 2, become part of the streaming giant's portfolio. Read the full analysis.
Manchester-based Travel Counsellors CEO Steve Byrne explains the £50m acquisition of Canada's The Travel Agent Next Door, boosting international sales to 30% and ruling out a near-term IPO.
Modella Capital is in late-stage talks to acquire footwear retailer Wynsors World of Shoes, adding to its growing portfolio of UK high street brands. Read the full story.
Struggling Byron burger chain rescued from third collapse by Gen Z entrepreneur Akshat Tibrewala. £2.5m investment secures future with major rebrand targeting younger audiences. Read the full story.
Daily Mail owner Lord Rothermere reignites his two-decade ambition to acquire Telegraph titles, potentially creating Britain's most powerful conservative media empire. Read the full analysis.
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Discover our review of the rich and relevant revival of The Sound of Music at Leicester's Curve theatre, featuring a tremendous Maria and a memorably forlorn Captain. A must-see production full of classic hits.
German exchange operator Deutsche Börse is negotiating a potential €6bn takeover of fund platform Allfunds, creating a European investment giant. Discover the implications.
Daily Mail's parent company RCHL faces credit rating downgrade by S&P Global amid Telegraph Media Group takeover concerns. Read the latest business news analysis.
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.
Discover how a former cryptocurrency executive is now creating businesses specifically designed for acquisition by major private equity firms like KKR and Apollo. Learn about this innovative investment strategy.
Daily Mail owner DMGT acquires The Telegraph for £500m, creating a powerful right-leaning media group. Discover the details and implications of this landmark deal.
Lord Rothermere's DMGT agrees £500m Telegraph takeover, creating right-leaning media powerhouse. Deal faces regulatory scrutiny - full analysis inside.
DMGT confirms exclusive negotiations to buy The Telegraph for £500m, ending a two-year ownership saga. The deal faces regulatory scrutiny. Read the latest.
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.
Lords urge government to take control of Telegraph auction amid concerns over UAE influence and DCMS handling. Will a white knight buyer emerge for the £500m media giant?
Pan-European exchange operator Euronext completes €48.5 million acquisition of Athens Stock Exchange, expanding its footprint to seven European markets. Discover the implications.
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.
US private equity giant Bain Capital remains in active negotiations to acquire London wealth manager Amber River as the bidding process extends. Discover the latest developments.
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.
Britain's thriving startup scene faces a crisis as 94% of successful exits go to American acquirers. Discover why UK founders are forced to sell abroad and how to bring back the Great British exit.
Evelyn Partners launches first bidding round for £400m wealth management arm. Discover the key players and timeline for this major financial services deal.
The £500m RedBird IMI takeover of The Telegraph has collapsed, leaving the media group's future uncertain and raising questions about its inflated valuation. Discover what happens next.
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 Banking Group acquires fintech Curve for £120m despite investor fury over price and governance. Get the latest on this controversial UK banking deal.
Market data firm BMLL recorded a £14.3m pre-tax loss in 2023 while securing a takeover by Nordic Capital. Discover the strategic implications for financial technology.
Nationwide Building Society confirms 18 London branches will remain open until at least 2030 as part of its 'last branch in town' pledge, bucking the UK's bank closure trend.
Dutch banking giant ABN Amro acquires NIBC Bank from Blackstone in strategic expansion. Deal strengthens commercial banking presence with €672 million transaction.
Sony admits its £2.7 billion Bungie buyout has underperformed, recording a £155m loss as Destiny 2 struggles. Can the delayed Marathon reboot turn things around?