Sky’s the limit: Dramatic auction between Comcast and Fox nears its conclusion September 22, 2018 The dramatic fate of Sky is nearing its finale, as a £26bn head-to-head auction between two of the world’s most powerful media companies enters into its final few hours. Comcast is battling it out with Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox and its powerful soon-to-be owner Disney in a rare auction, which includes up to three [...]
Sky’s the limit: Dramatic auction between Comcast and Fox nears its conclusion September 22, 2018 The dramatic fate of Sky is nearing its finale, as a £26bn head-to-head auction between two of the world’s most powerful media companies enters into its final few hours. Comcast is battling it out with Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox and its powerful soon-to-be owner Disney in a rare auction, which includes up to three [...]
Sky’s final showdown September 21, 2018 The battle for Sky will come to an end this weekend. Fox, which is controlled by the Murdochs and Comcast will have their final push to try and snatch the stock. Fox’s latest bid is 1,400p and Comcast’s is 1,475p. Since Fox’s offer is lower they will be given the first chance to put [...]
Sky’s final showdown September 21, 2018 The battle for Sky will come to an end this weekend. Fox, which is controlled by the Murdochs and Comcast will have their final push to try and snatch the stock. Fox’s latest bid is 1,400p and Comcast’s is 1,475p. Since Fox’s offer is lower they will be given the first chance to put [...]
UK to create new cyber force to combat Russia hacking threat September 21, 2018 British spy agency GCHQ and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) are reportedly developing a new force to wage war in cyber space. A 2,000-strong cyber squad will be established to increase Britain's ability to combat the growing online threat posed by Russia and to continue cyber attacks on Isis propaganda, according to Sky News. The new [...]
UK to create new cyber force to combat Russia hacking threat September 21, 2018 British spy agency GCHQ and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) are reportedly developing a new force to wage war in cyber space. A 2,000-strong cyber squad will be established to increase Britain's ability to combat the growing online threat posed by Russia and to continue cyber attacks on Isis propaganda, according to Sky News. The new [...]
Rothesay Life the frontrunner to acquire £900m Government mortgage portfolio September 20, 2018 British insurance giant Rothesay Life is the frontrunner to acquire a £900m mortgage portfolio from the Government, it has been reported. Rothesay will buy the equity release mortgages from UK Asset Resolution (UKAR), according to Sky News. Read more: What effect did the financial crash have on UK property? The news comes six months after Rothesay Life acquired [...]
Rothesay Life the frontrunner to acquire £900m Government mortgage portfolio September 20, 2018 British insurance giant Rothesay Life is the frontrunner to acquire a £900m mortgage portfolio from the Government, it has been reported. Rothesay will buy the equity release mortgages from UK Asset Resolution (UKAR), according to Sky News. Read more: What effect did the financial crash have on UK property? The news comes six months after Rothesay Life acquired [...]
Season finale: Sky takeover battle to be decided by dramatic weekend auction September 20, 2018 The stage is set for the hotly-contested battle for Sky to reach a dramatic conclusion when the bidding war is decided at a quick-fire auction on Saturday. Comcast will go head-to-head with Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox and Fox’s soon-to-be owner Disney in an auction that will price Sky at a minimum of £26bn. The [...]
Season finale: Sky takeover battle to be decided by dramatic weekend auction September 20, 2018 The stage is set for the hotly-contested battle for Sky to reach a dramatic conclusion when the bidding war is decided at a quick-fire auction on Saturday. Comcast will go head-to-head with Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox and Fox’s soon-to-be owner Disney in an auction that will price Sky at a minimum of £26bn. The [...]