Barratt Homes officially takes ownership of Redrow for £2.5bn
Newcastle-founded housebuilder Barratt’s £2.5bn purchase of Redrow has been given the go-ahead after regulators accepted the companies’ measures designed to assuage competition concerns. This merger...
Murdoch owned REA Group abandons attempt to take over Rightmove UK
The Rupert Murdoch-backed real estate company REA Group has abandoned its attempt to take over the website Rightmove after its fourth offer was rebuffed on...
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group makes £83m offer for handbag maker Mulberry
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has filed a possible £83m offer to buy the luxury brand Mulberry as it expressed concerns about the future of the...
UK regulator orders changes to £16.5bn Vodafone-Three merger
The UK competition watchdog has found that the proposed £16.5bn merger of Vodafone’s business with CK Hutchison’s Three UK could lead to higher bills for...
Belfast company Harland & Wolff who built Titanic is set to collapse into administration
Between 50 and 60 jobs are to be lost immediately but insists a there is a “credible pathway to recovery” through a new owner taking...
Things to Know & Do before you register a limited company at Companies House
New businesses are categorized as sole trader, partnership, or limited company. Each of these types of businesses have their advantages. However, if you want to...
Tesla Phone could be cheaper than an iPhone?
The Tesla smartphone has been rumored for a long time, but to date, Musk hasn’t confirmed the legitimacy of it. Despite this, keen users are stoking...
Poundland owner eyes swoop on 100 Wilko stores
Poundland-owner Pepco Group and B&M European Value Retail are in talks to acquire about 150 of Wilko’s 400-strong store estate. B&M European Retail, the London-listed...
What is Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group up to?
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group (FRAS) has recently purchased non-controlling shares in a number of British retailers, from fast-fashion brands Boohoo (5%), ASOS (17%) to consumer...