Britain’s largest bicycle maker wanted long-term investors to help it pay down debt rather than increase leverage
The Big Four firm curtails bonuses and perks for some UK divisions
Ministers face whack-a-mole task with industrial job losses across UK
FTSE housebuilder poised to accept sweetened offer from rival
Insurer known for selling straight to customers will put flagship brand on platforms for first time
High interest rates and hybrid working thwart efforts to kick-start dealmaking
Big questions surround the new government’s admirable but detail-light goals
Government money will be channelled through the UK Infrastructure Bank
Thierry Andretta is leaving the British luxury brand with immediate effect
Vacuum cleaner maker moves to axe 1,000 jobs as part of global restructuring
Recruiter says ‘no immediate signs of improvement’ in its markets as it makes further job cuts
UK-based ‘magic circle’ law firm posts record annual profits on pick-up in dealmaking
Group blames fall on lower margins in refining business and ‘weak’ oil trading performance
Struggling utility appeals to regulator Ofwat to approve new business plan
Saudi Aramco says combustion engines will be around for ‘very, very long time’ after Horse Powertrain investment
Private equity interest drove transactions above £3bn in the first half the year, according to Savills
New private equity vehicle Rosebank Industries whose other backers include Norges and GIC will offer boost to London market
Canadian group could yet ‘build then buy’ to grab returns on offer in a market awash with possible deals
Danish brewer’s two earlier bids have been rejected by UK soft-drinks maker
Private capital firms have been hunting ways into market as companies look to offload schemes
Ecommerce can provide resilience in a rocky retail landscape but requires a clear strategy and a decent budget
Headcount fell 3% last year with firms axing jobs and moving staff as post-pandemic boom fades
Business secretary reveals he has already spoken to Britain’s biggest steelmaker about Port Talbot plant
Financial services bosses call for ‘bold’ action as they hope for a period of political stability
Airline suffers from creaking technology, operational complexity and exposure to Heathrow congestion
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