Category: Economy
‘We are going to run out’: Mitie marks eleventh mega takeover of 2026
Mitie’s takeover by rival facilities management group OCS marks the London Stock Exchange’s eleventh £1bn takeover so far this year, as…
Manchester United accused of banning loyal fans to make space for big-spending tourists
Manchester United supporters have accused the club of attempting to force out season ticket holders in order to generate more revenue…
Tax rises ‘guaranteed’ as Healey faces £22bn black hole from Burnham spending plans
Chancellor John Healey will be forced to launch another round of major tax rises in the autumn, leading economists have warned,…
Prologis pursuit of Segro descends into silver-haired scrap
Prologis’s attempt to take over Segro has descended into a spat over the age of its chief executives as the US…
Dimon casts doubt over JP Morgan’s London tower with tax warning to Burnham
The boss of JP Morgan has refused to commit to the future of the bank’s planned £10bn tower in Canary Wharf…
John Healey becomes Chancellor as Andy Burnham names top Cabinet appointments
John Healey has been appointed Britain’s new Chancellor as Andy Burnham unveils a major shake-up of key Cabinet roles. The Rawmarsh…
Wealthy Brits fear Burnham tax consequences
Wealthy Brits are bracing for a major shake-up of the tax system, as the UK’s new prime minister looks for ways…
Romesh Ranganathan makes it hard to defend the BBC
There is a lot to love about the BBC. But the new Romesh Ranganathan-fronted Corporation love-in will backfire, writes Matt Kenyon…
Iran war woes cause jump in London-listed profit warnings
The rising energy costs and fragile consumer confidence caused by the Iran war have driven a jump in the number of…
Thames Water creditors open door to public control under Burnham
The creditors seeking to gain control of Thames Water have opened the door to greater public control of the struggling utility…
