The UK government is set to reform merger control rules, aiming to accelerate deals and reduce red tape. Changes could reshape the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) role. Read the full details.
The UK government is set to unveil its most significant reforms to competition regulation in decades, centralising power within the CMA. Read the full details here.
Pop star Mika opens up about the intrusive and harmful media scrutiny of his sexuality in the 2000s, contrasting it with today's climate. Read his powerful reflections.
Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley brands the current policing model 'out of date' and calls for a dramatic overhaul, including reducing the 43 forces in England and Wales.
Donald Trump purchased over $1m in bonds from Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery just days after stating he would be 'involved' in their proposed $82.7bn merger. Explore the ethical and political implications.
Elon Musk claims he was unaware of Grok generating explicit images of minors as the AI tool faces global scrutiny, UK law changes, and app store removal calls.
Netflix is reportedly switching to an all-cash offer to speed up its $83bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, facing a rival bid from Paramount. The deal could reshape the streaming landscape.
Peaky Blinders and The Traitors producers could merge, creating a European TV giant. Get the latest on the deal, potential impact, and key shows involved.
Ashurst's senior partner, Karen Davies, receives a £600,000 salary increase as the firm prepares for its landmark merger with PwC's legal arm. Discover the financial details and strategic implications.
Paramount Skydance has filed a lawsuit to force Warner Bros Discovery to disclose financial data in a hostile takeover battle involving Netflix. A deal would be one of the biggest media mergers in history.
Former late-night host David Letterman has launched a scathing attack on CBS News, calling it a 'wreck' under its new leadership amid the Paramount-Skydance merger. Read his full comments and the fallout.
Moses Martin, 19-year-old son of Coldplay's Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow, debuts with band People I've Met. Industry expert warns 'mediocre doesn't last' in social media age. Read the full story.
A US congressional hearing warns that both Netflix's $82.7bn and Paramount's $108bn bids for Warner Bros Discovery threaten free speech and democratic integrity through market power and political capitulation.
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks on a potential $260bn combination. Could a mega-merger reshape the global mining sector?
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed preliminary talks on a potential all-share merger that could create a $260bn global leader. Read the latest on the deal.
FTSE 100 miners Rio Tinto and Glencore are in preliminary talks over a potential £190bn merger, aiming to create the world's largest mining entity. Read the full story on the seismic shift in the global mining landscape.
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks for a potential all-share merger, which could create a mining behemoth valued at over $200bn. Read the latest on this seismic deal.
Glencore and Rio Tinto are in preliminary talks that could lead to an all-share merger, creating the world's largest mining firm. The deadline for a decision is 5 February 2026. Read the latest.
Mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed talks on a potential mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining firm. The deal, driven by record commodity prices, faces a key deadline in February. Read the latest.
Warner Bros Discovery's board advises shareholders to reject a risky $108.4bn hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, backing a rival Netflix offer instead. Get the full analysis.
Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject a $108.4bn hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, claiming investors have been misled. The board backs a rival Netflix deal.
Global law firm Hogan Lovells announces 28 new partner promotions, maintaining last year's figure as it prepares for a major US merger with Shearman & Sterling. Explore the strategic implications.
Half of UK accountants report clients losing money due to AI-generated financial errors. As HMRC ramps up enforcement, experts warn of severe consequences without professional oversight.
Westminster City Council faces criticism for publishing 12 major decisions, including property purchases and SEND transport, just before the Christmas break. Opposition leader Paul Swaddle alleges a lack of scrutiny.
Warner Bros Discovery shares slip to $28.79 as investors weigh competing bids from Netflix and Paramount Skydance ahead of the 21 January deadline. Discover the risks and rewards.
As Christmas Eve approaches, questions arise over the oversight of Santa's famous 'naughty or nice' list. Who ensures its accuracy and fairness? We investigate the festive data dilemma.
Analysis reveals why the once-dominant US law firm Cadwalader turned to Hogan Lovells for a pivotal London merger, reshaping its City strategy. Discover the key drivers and future implications.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft plan a mega-merger to create a £2.7bn legal giant. Discover the details and what it means for the global legal market.
Vodafone executives face parliamentary scrutiny over claims its commercial agreements harmed franchisees' mental health and finances. Read the full investigation.
Downing Street's surprise overhaul of media briefings, scrapping afternoon lobby sessions, is condemned by journalists as a threat to scrutiny and transparency. Read the full story.