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NatWest to buy 85% of Cushon for £144m
NatWest has agreed to buy 85% of workplace savings and pensions fintech business Cushon for £144m.
Kape Technologies gets £1.25bn takeover offer from shareholder Teddy Sagi
Kape Technologies said on Monday that it has received a $1. 51bn (£1. 25bn) takeover offer from its largest shareholder, Teddy Sagi.
Qatari investors to bid for Manchester United this week - report
Qatari investors are reportedly set to make an offer for Manchester United in the coming days in a move that would cement the country’s desire to become a major player in global sports.
Amazon UK workers announce strike dates in pay dispute
Amazon workers in the UK have announced a series of strikes at one of the company’s warehouses in long-running dispute over pay.
Playtech makes CAD12.25m investment in NorthStar
Gambling software development company Playtech said on Monday that it has made a CAD12. 25m (£7. 58m) strategic investment in NorthStar Gaming, an Ontario-based online casino and sportsbook operator.
Vue lines up backing for Cineworld takeover offer - report
Vue has reportedly lined up financial backing from its new shareholders to help put together a takeover bid for beleaguered rival Cineworld.
Princess Yachts to be sold to KPS Capital Partners - report
Princess Yachts, Britain’s biggest luxury yacht builder, is reportedly being sold to new private equity backers 15 years after it last changed hands.
Hunter Boot close to funding lifeline - report
Wellington boot maker Hunter is close to landing a £7m funding lifeline that could pave the way for an outright sale, according to a report.
MJ Hudson auditor EY resigns, cites lack of confidence in management
Asset management consultancy MJ Hudson said on Monday that auditor EY has resigned with immediate effect less than 18 months after it was appointed, citing a loss of confidence in management.