UK watchdog launches investigation into Aviva’s £3.7bn takeover of Direct Line | Insurance industry

UK watchdog launches investigation The competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Aviva’s multibillion-pound takeover of…

Decision on foreign state stakes in UK press could end Telegraph limbo | Telegraph Media Group

https://theworldfinancialforum.com/participate/ “This decision will shape the landscape of British journalism for years to come,” said a…

Talks to settle £120m legal claim against Vodafone end without success | Vodafone

legal claim against Vodafone Talks to settle a £120m legal claim between Vodafone and more than…

FTC drops case over Microsoft’s $69bn Activision Blizzard acquisition | Microsoft

“With the FTC case closed, Microsoft can now focus on delivering innovation and choice to gamers…

Takeover fever grips City as three UK firms receive US offers | Mergers and acquisitions

uk firms uk firms American investors are poised to snap up three companies listed on the…

BT considers takeover move for struggling rival TalkTalk | Telecommunications industry

https://theworldfinancialforum.com/participate/ BT is weighing up a potential takeover of the rival telecoms and broadband company TalkTalk,…

Competition watchdog to investigate Evri merger with DHL’s UK parcel arm | Competition and Markets Authority

Competition watchdog to investigate Evri merger with DHL’s UK parcel arm The UK watchdog has launched…

MPs call for inquiry into how RedBird Capital is funding £500m Telegraph deal | Telegraph Media Group

https://theworldfinancialforum.com/participate/ telegraph telegraph telegraph A cross-party group of MPs and peers has called on ministers to…

Poundland sold for £1 with dozens of store closures expected | Poundland

https://theworldfinancialforum.com/participate/ The discount retail chain Poundland is expected to close dozens of its stores after it…

The arithmetic is tricky for a Shell bid for BP today. Next year may be different | Nils Pratley

https://theworldfinancialforum.com/participate/ arithmetic Arithmetic BP is a sitting duck for a takeover bid by most criteria. Its…