Belgians tap up Chinese ahead of possible third bid for Direct Line March 17, 2024 The boss of Belgian insurer Ageas is reportedly flying to China to meet its largest shareholder amid speculation he is trying to gather support to raise its £3.2bn takeover offer for Direct Line after being rebuffed twice.
Easyjet set to fly back into the FTSE 100 next week March 16, 2024 Easyjet is set to fly back to London's FTSE 100 index next Monday after a post-pandemic share price resurgence.
Remember the £190m interest bill Thames Water wanted more time on? It’s due next month March 15, 2024 The embattled firm will learn from Ofwat in the next few months whether it will be allowed to charge customers more to fund its recovery plan
Concorde: Watch as the iconic supersonic jet… sails down a river in New York March 14, 2024 The jet was lifted by crane onto pier 86, having last been on the plinth in August 2023.
Direct Line: Top Ageas investor reportedly opposing takeover bid March 14, 2024 One of Ageas' top shareholders is reportedly opposing the Belgian insurer's attempt to acquire London-listed rival Direct Line after it has already been rebuffed twice.
Entain mulls sale of international brands to rescue sinking share price March 14, 2024 Entain has reportedly hired advisers including Wall Street boutique advisory Moelis as it considers shredding some of its overseas brands.
Nassau & Paradise Island – a playground of luxury hotels, colourful history and natural wonders March 14, 2024 It was NASA astronaut Scott Kelly who described The Bahamas as “the most beautiful place from space” as he gazed down at this incredible archipelago from the International Space Station. Back on Terra Firma, during his subsequent visit to the islands, he told a group of science and technology students that “There are other [...]
Nationwide must act in members’ interests on Virgin Money deal March 14, 2024 Mark Kleinman writes a weekly column for City A.M., this week on Nationwide, the 'British ISA' and Martin Gilbert's latest venture
GB News has (mostly) confounded its critics. What now? March 13, 2024 The upstart GB News has made more of an impact than its critics expected but its finances are in shakier health. What's next?
London fintech Tide set to launch in Germany as it looks to grow international footprint March 12, 2024 The international push comes after rapid growth in the UK, where it now boasts around 575,000 small business clients, alongside over 200,000 from its Indian division.