Hipgnosis would back Blackstone bid if it makes firm offer as bidding war heats up
The board of Hipgnosis has said it would recommend a bid from private equity giant Blackstone to its shareholders if the company makes a firm offer.
Ocado faces investor calls to abandon London listing for New York
Ocado has reportedly discussed with investors the possibility of moving its listing from London to New York in what would be yet another major blow to the capital's beleaguered bourse.
What is a grant? Here’s how to get money to start a new business
How can you start a business if you have no money?
PM’s net zero speech ‘set us back’, head of climate watchdog warns
Rishi Sunak’s decision to water down environmental policies has “set us back” on reaching net zero, the outgoing head of the government’s climate watchdog has said.
Takeover battle looms for Hipgnosis as Blackstone makes bid
A takeover battle has begun brewing for Hipgnosis Songs Fund, after Blackstone revealed today it would be making a rival bid.
Tories weighing stamp duty change in Autumn statement
The Chancellor is reported to be considering cutting stamp duty in a final autumn statement before the next general election.
China’s imports of Russian oil near record high in March
Russia remained China’s top oil supplier in March, data showed on Saturday, as refiners snapped up stranded Sokol shipments. China’s imports from Russia, including supplies via pipelines and sea-b
Cleverly writes to Met Police over ‘openly Jewish’ comment
Home Secretary James Cleverly has written to the Metropolitan Police after an officer stopped a man who was wearing a traditional kippah cap from crossing a road during a pro-Palestinian march on the
British ex-soldiers will not be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday perjury
Fifteen former British soldiers and a civilian will not be prosecuted for perjury over evidence given to the Bloody Sunday Inquiry.
After Lidl v Tesco: Business branding may seem like a snoozefest, but get it wrong and it may cost you
After a legal battle of Lidl v Tesco, trademark disputes has been at the forefront of people's minds as the thought of expensive litigation highlights just how important branding is for a business