Smiths sells airport scanning business in £2bn deal
Engineering giant Smiths Group agrees a £2 billion sale of its Smiths Detection division to CVC Capital Partners. The move follows investor pressure to streamline the 170-year-old conglomerate.
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Fabergé's Winter Egg sells for record £22.9m in London
A jewel-studded Fabergé egg, a 1913 gift for the mother of Russia's last emperor, has sold for a staggering £22.9 million at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.
Topps Tiles Buys Fired Earth Brand as Sales Slow
Topps Tiles returns to profit but sees sales growth slow. The retailer has acquired the brand and assets of collapsed rival Fired Earth in a £3 million deal. Read the full analysis.
Prada finalises £1.1bn acquisition of Versace
Prada Group finalises its €1.25bn takeover of rival Versace, placing Lorenzo Bertelli as chairman. Discover how this reshapes the luxury landscape and Versace's future strategy.
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Just Eat founder steps down after Prosus takeover
Jitse Groen, founder of Just Eat Takeaway.com, is stepping down as CEO after 25 years. The move follows the firm's €4.1bn acquisition by Prosus. Read the full story on the leadership change.
Just Eat founder steps down after Prosus takeover
Jitse Groen, founder of Just Eat Takeaway.com, is stepping down as CEO after 25 years. The move follows the firm's €4.1bn acquisition by Prosus. Read the full story on the leadership change.
£20m Fabergé Egg Heads for Record Christie's Auction
A diamond-encrusted Imperial Fabergé egg, crafted in 1913, could fetch £20 million at Christie's. Expert calls it 'the most iconic decorative art ever'. Discover its royal history.
NY Advances $4bn Bronx and $8bn Queens Casino Plans
A New York gaming board has recommended casino licences for a $4bn project on a Bronx golf course and an $8.1bn Hard Rock venue near the Mets stadium. The final decision is expected by year's end.
Gym boss got $14M loan before fitness chain collapse
Nikolaos Solomos received a $14 million director's loan before his Derrimut 24:7 Gym empire entered administration with $29 million in debts. Discover the full story behind the aggressive expansion and failed rescue.
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Rothermere's £500m Telegraph Bid for Media Dominance
Lord Rothermere reignites his two-decade ambition to acquire the Telegraph, aiming to create a dominant conservative media group. Discover the implications for UK media and politics.
Armani Names New Board After Giorgio Armani's Death
Following Giorgio Armani's passing, his fashion house appoints an eight-member board to guide its future. Discover the strategic vision for the iconic brand.
Man City Target £100m Elliot Anderson in 2026
Manchester City are preparing a major move for Nottingham Forest's England midfielder Elliot Anderson in 2026, with Pep Guardiola leading the chase for the £100m-rated star.
Cameron Slams Potential Netflix-Warner Bros Deal
Acclaimed director James Cameron warns a Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would be a 'disaster' for Hollywood. Discover the high-stakes media battle unfolding.
Liverpool target £65m Semenyo in January transfer
Liverpool are targeting a £65m move for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo in January, with Manchester City and Tottenham also interested. Discover the latest transfer news.
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Mike Ashley bids £20m for Sheffield Wednesday
Former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has submitted a £20million offer for Sheffield Wednesday. Five other parties are also bidding for the Championship club facing administration.
Zoe Foster Blake Closes Gro-To Children's Skincare
Zoe Foster Blake announces the closure of her children's skincare brand, Gro-To. Discover the reasons behind this business decision and explore the final sale. #Skincare #Business
Daily Telegraph's £500m Sale to Daily Mail Owner Approved
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy approves the £500 million acquisition of the Daily Telegraph by DMGT, ending a 19-month period of uncertainty for the historic broadsheet.
BHP walks away from Anglo American takeover bid
Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of rival Anglo American after its latest approach was rebuffed. Discover the implications for the planned Anglo-Teck merger and the global mining sector.
BHP walks away from new Anglo American takeover bid
Mining giant BHP has ended its pursuit of Anglo American, leaving the path clear for Anglo's planned £39bn copper merger with Teck Resources. Discover the implications for the global mining sector.
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Jersey sheltered Abramovich billions with UK approval
Court documents reveal how Jersey welcomed Roman Abramovich's wealth with London's tacit approval before freezing $7bn assets after Russia invaded Ukraine. Read the full investigation.
Daily Mail owner buys Telegraph in £500m media deal
Daily Mail and General Trust acquires The Telegraph for £500m, creating a right-wing media giant that critics warn threatens press diversity and democracy in Britain.
DMGT agrees £500m Telegraph takeover deal
Lord Rothermere's DMGT secures £500m deal to acquire Telegraph Media Group, creating a right-leaning publishing powerhouse. Read the full analysis of this major media acquisition.
Daily Mail Owner Sells Telegraph in £600m Deal
Daily Mail owner DMGT sells Telegraph Media Group to RedBird IMI in £600m deal, ending decades of ownership. Read the full story of this media shakeup.
Buss Brothers Fired in Lakers Family Power Struggle
Exclusive: Jesse and Joey Buss reveal fallout after being ousted from Lakers roles. Inside the family feud shaking the NBA. Read the full story now.
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Victoria Beckham to sell $100m fashion brand
Victoria Beckham is reportedly planning to sell her fashion and beauty empire for an estimated $100 million. Discover the journey from financial turmoil to major profit.
Saudi Arabia's Twitter investment boosts influence
Explore how Saudi Arabia's investment in Twitter increased its Silicon Valley influence while being used to silence regime critics. Read the full investigation.
Victoria Beckham Business Sale: Fashion Empire For Sale
Victoria Beckham's fashion and beauty businesses are reportedly for sale, with the brand projected to hit $100 million in net sales this year. Discover the details behind this potential acquisition.
White House, Ellison Discussed Firing CNN Hosts
Report reveals Larry Ellison discussed firing CNN hosts Trump dislikes during Paramount's bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Discover the details of this media power play.
Mercedes F1: George Kurtz Buys Minority Stake
American billionaire George Kurtz acquires a minority stake in Toto Wolff's share of the Mercedes F1 team, joining its strategic committee. Discover the details of this major investment.
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Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli named Versace chairman
Lorenzo Bertelli, heir to the Prada empire, is set to become Executive Chairman of Versace following its €1.25bn acquisition. Discover the strategic vision for the iconic brand.
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