How Boris Johnson’s Brexit guru tried to quit… after Carrie Symonds pals’ takeover at No 10

Boris Johnson gave a Cabinet seat to his former Brexit negotiator after he threatened to quit over a Downing Street power struggle, it was claimed last night. Lord Frost was given Michael Gove’s job of overseeing the UK’s new relationship with Brussels and ‘driving through changes to maximise the opportunities of Brexit’. In a massive promotion, … Read more

Lord Lee locks horns with the Takeover Panel

Lord Lee locks horns with Takeover Panel over concerns that small investors are being kept in dark regarding lucrative deals By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:53 GMT, 12 February 2021 | Updated: 21:53 GMT, 12 February 2021 Lord Lee has locked horns with the Takeover Panel over concerns that small investors are … Read more

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney officially complete Wrexham takeover after making £2m investment

‘The Wrexham Supporters Trust Board is pleased to announce the completion of the sale of Wrexham AFC to RR McReynolds LLC. ‘We would like to thank all our members for their participation in the voting process and patience regarding the deal. Also, to our advisors on the deal, namely BDO, Kevin Jacquiss, Mackenzie Jones, Rob … Read more

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney officially complete Wrexham takeover after making £2m investment

‘The Wrexham Supporters Trust Board is pleased to announce the completion of the sale of Wrexham AFC to RR McReynolds LLC. ‘We would like to thank all our members for their participation in the voting process and patience regarding the deal. Also, to our advisors on the deal, namely BDO, Kevin Jacquiss, Mackenzie Jones, Rob … Read more

Dialog Semiconductor in £4.3m takeover by  Japan’s Renesas Electronics

UK chip maker Dialog Semiconductor agrees £4.3m takeover by Japan’s Renesas Electronics By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 8 February 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 8 February 2021 Reading-based Dialog Semiconductor has agreed to sell itself for £4.3bn to Japan’s Renesas Electronics A chip maker that counts Apple among its customers … Read more

A future for French Connection? Chain receives takeover approaches

Embattled fashion chain French Connection has received two separate takeover approaches from potential suitors, it told investors this morning. The retailer revealed that it had been approached regarding a takeover by retail investor Spotlight Brands, with backing from restructuring and investment group Gordon Brothers. It has also received another potential proposal from brand investment platform … Read more

£30bn Arm takeover on the rocks: Ministers hint US deal may be blocked

£30bn Arm takeover on the rocks: Ministers hint Nvidia deal could be blocked as former boss backs stock market return By Mark Shapland For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 4 February 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 4 February 2021 Ministers last night gave the strongest signal yet that the £30billion takeover of Arm could … Read more

Myanmar blocks Facebook and WhatsApp after protests over military takeover are streamed online

Myanmar’s junta blocked Facebook and Whatsapp in the name of ensuring stability on Thursday after protests against military rule were streamed online.    Activists said at least three people were arrested at a street protest against the coup that ousted elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Opposition to the junta has emerged very strongly on Facebook, … Read more

Asos confirms takeover of Topshop and Miss Selfridge for £265million

Asos confirms takeover of Topshop and brands Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT for £265million from Sir Philip Green’s collapsed Arcadia empire By Mark Duell for MailOnline Published: 07:30 GMT, 1 February 2021 | Updated: 07:34 GMT, 1 February 2021 Asos has confirmed it has sealed the takeover of Topshop and three other brands from the … Read more

Boohoo boss’ playboy son hails father’s £55million Debenhams takeover

The playboy son of Boohoo’s billionaire boss hailed his father’s £55million takeover of Debenhams by revealing the family used to shop there every Saturday ‘looking for cheap TVs’.  Boohoo owner Mahmud Kamani today bought the Debenhams brand with plans to make it an online-only operation – putting up to 12,000 jobs at risk as he … Read more