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Legal & General soars as takeover talk grips the City... after US rival bids £2.7bn for Tate & Lyle

Yesterday

Shares in L&G - which dates back to 1836 and is Britain's largest insurance firm and asset manager - rose 6% to value it at close to £15bn.

JLR boss shrugs off threat posed by cheap 'Temu Range Rovers' claiming they are not in the same league

Yesterday

The car maker's chief exec PB Balaji said Chinese car makers like BYD, Jaecoo and Omoda were not 'direct competition.

Labour betrays our firms by allowing the FTSE100 bargain hunt to continue, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Where is the Business Secretary Peter Kyle when needed? The tech-idolising MP for Hove, Angela Rayner's adopted hometown, should be in overdrive.

Watches of Switzerland chief calls on next prime minister to scrap the hated tourist tax

Yesterday

Watches of Switzerland chief exec Brian Duffy urged potential candidates to meet him to discuss restoring VAT-free shopping for foreign visitors.

Aviva boss sounds the alarm over Labour's leadership chaos claiming it is 'harmful' to the UK economy

Yesterday

Blanc pictured, warned that Britain's chopping and changing of leaders over recent years was damaging its standing in the world.

How the Renters' Rights Act is causing chaos and what landlords must do to avoid big fines

Yesterday

The buy-to-let market has been plunged into chaos after Labour introduced overnight on May 1 the biggest boost to rights in a generation.

Prolonged Iran conflict and Labour leadership battle raise recession risk, say economists

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The economy grew by more than expected in March, capping off a strong first quarter. But a prolonged conflict and political uncertainty raises the risk of a recession.

Resolution Foundation urges Starmer to remove inheritance tax-free band and ditch triple lock

Yesterday

As Left-wing MPs plot to unseat the Prime Minister, the Resolution Foundation called for older and richer households to 'pay their way'.

Gilts and pound steady as Streeting quits; Surprise GDP bounce | MARKETS LIVE

Yesterday

The economy is holding up better than expected during the Middle East conflict, as this morning's GDP figures showed growth of 0.3 per cent in March.

Tate and Lyle shares soar after £2.7bn takeover bid from US firm

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Tate & Lyle has revealed it is in talks with a US firm over a £2.7billion takeover, making it the latest UK-listed company that could soon fall into foreign hands.

House prices will fall in the coming months, say estate agents

Yesterday

House prices are expected to fall over the coming months, with fewer buyers out house hunting and fewer sales being agreed, estate agents are warning.

High street bank branch closures to be probed in Government review

Yesterday

Two thirds of bank branch network has been destroyed in just ten years, as banks push customers towards online services in a bid to cut costs.

Spire Healthcare shares surge 45% after £1bn bid approach

Yesterday

Private equity firm Toscafund has proposed a non-binding cash offer of 250p per share for Spire.

Britons are already buying more Chinese cars than Japanese cars in a major changing of the guard

Yesterday

The increasing popularity of newcomers like BYD, Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda - on top of MG's established success - has seen China officially overtake Japan in terms of UK deliveries.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Grenadier in race to replace Army's Land Rover Defenders

Yesterday

Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Grenadier has officially entered the bidding war to replace the British Army's Land Rover Defenders in a deal that's potentially worth billions.

New green taxes on fertiliser risk making some UK crops unviable, farmers warn

Yesterday

The levy on imported nitrogen-based fertiliser could push up food prices, increase dependence on imports and even potentially lead to shortages.

Nearly half of landlords say they will put up rents in next 12 months due to Rachel Reeves' tax hikes

Yesterday

The Chancellor announced in November's Budget that the tax property investors pay on their rental income will be levied at higher rates from April 2027.

Hargreaves Lansdown review: Is the 'Waitrose of investing' worth the cost?

Yesterday

Hargreaves Lansdown is probably the UK's best-known investment platform. But it's up against a host of others, with many providing low fees

Revolut Ultra bank account costs £55 a month but comes with '£9,000 perks' - is it worth it?

Yesterday

Revolut's premier bank account that comes with a platinum plated debit card is said to include £9,000 worth of perks but will set you back £55 a month.

I sell houseboats for a living: THESE are the rules Zack Polanski should have followed on council tax

Yesterday

As Green Party leader Zack Polanski is accused of avoiding council tax, these are the rules on tax and registering to vote if you live on a marina.

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