Final countdown: How the thrilling conclusion of the Sky takeover saga could pan out September 19, 2018 A near two-year takeover saga for Sky is approaching a stunning finale this weekend – and the city will be watching on in suspense as it could come to a thrilling conclusion. It's been a long and drawn out affair which started back in December 2016, when 21st century Fox first struck a $14.6bn deal to buy [...]
Investors buy up shares in Sky as takeover saga heads to sealed bids auction September 19, 2018 Major investment managers and hedge funds have been busy building up their stake in media giant Sky ahead of a crunch deadline approaching this weekend. US based Elliott Advisors said it had raised its stake to 4.3 per cent. Hedge fund Odey Asset Management has also loaded up on shares, while another US fund Baupost [...]
Investors buy up shares in Sky as takeover saga heads to sealed bids auction September 19, 2018 Major investment managers and hedge funds have been busy building up their stake in media giant Sky ahead of a crunch deadline approaching this weekend. US based Elliott Advisors said it had raised its stake to 4.3 per cent. Hedge fund Odey Asset Management has also loaded up on shares, while another US fund Baupost [...]
Sky adds Netflix to its streaming platform in bid to lure in more viewers September 19, 2018 UK media giant Sky will bundle Netflix into its subscription for the first time in November in an effort to step up user engagement with its own programming. The Ultimate on Demand package will give users access to Netflix and Sky Box Sets on its Sky Q platform, making it easier for customers to browse TV [...]
Sky adds Netflix to its streaming platform in bid to lure in more viewers September 19, 2018 UK media giant Sky will bundle Netflix into its subscription for the first time in November in an effort to step up user engagement with its own programming. The Ultimate on Demand package will give users access to Netflix and Sky Box Sets on its Sky Q platform, making it easier for customers to browse TV [...]
Simon Yates’ Vuelta a Espana win caps unprecedented year for British Cycling September 18, 2018 When Simon Yates finished the final stage of the Vuelta a Espana in Madrid on Sunday his victory was another chapter in Britain’s story of phenomenal success in competitive cycling. Stepping onto the podium, the Bury-born cyclist was completing an unprecedented Grand Tour milestone for Britain. His success capped off an astonishing year for British [...]
Simon Yates’ Vuelta a Espana win caps unprecedented year for British Cycling September 18, 2018 When Simon Yates finished the final stage of the Vuelta a Espana in Madrid on Sunday his victory was another chapter in Britain’s story of phenomenal success in competitive cycling. Stepping onto the podium, the Bury-born cyclist was completing an unprecedented Grand Tour milestone for Britain. His success capped off an astonishing year for British [...]
Price comparison site Compare the Market appoints new boss September 18, 2018 BGL Group has appointed Jonathon Brown as chief executive of its price comparison site business Compare the Market. Brown joins from online photo printing company Photobox where he was chief operating officer. He will joins Compare the Market, home of the unforgettable Compare the Meerkat advertising campaign, on 23 October. Read more: Marsh & McLennan [...]
Price comparison site Compare the Market appoints new boss September 18, 2018 BGL Group has appointed Jonathon Brown as chief executive of its price comparison site business Compare the Market. Brown joins from online photo printing company Photobox where he was chief operating officer. He will joins Compare the Market, home of the unforgettable Compare the Meerkat advertising campaign, on 23 October. Read more: Marsh & McLennan [...]
An extract from Spectrum, a new book published in association with the V&A museum about the global history of wallpaper September 18, 2018 Before the industrial revolution, the vast majority of domestic interiors were necessarily plain and simple, with whitewashed walls, perhaps tinted with an earth pigment such as ochre or umber. Fabrics were used sparingly, and were assiduously reused and recycled. Colour schemes were largely drab; jewel-bright hues and rich patterns were delights only available to an [...]