Spire Healthcare Shares Surge After £1bn Bid

Spire Healthcare shares jumped 45% after its board backed a £1bn takeover bid from Toscafund at 250p per share, a 66% premium. The private equity firm has until June 11 to make a firm offer.

Norovirus Cruise Ship Lockdown Lifted in Bordeaux

French authorities lifted a lockdown on the norovirus-hit Ambition cruise ship in Bordeaux, allowing asymptomatic passengers to disembark. One 92-year-old British man died from a heart attack.

Housing Market Weakens Amid Middle East Conflict

Estate agents report a subdued housing market in England and Wales due to fears of rising mortgage rates and inflation from the Middle East conflict, with buyer inquiries and sales falling.

Second US Soldier's Remains Found in Morocco

The US Army announced the recovery of Spc Mariyah Symone Collington, who died with 1st Lt Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. after falling off a cliff during an off-duty hike in Morocco.

Reeves: GDP Growth Shows Right Economic Plan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says UK GDP growth of 0.3% in March and 0.6% in Q1 proves her economic strategy is working, warning against instability amid leadership challenges.

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