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Private Equity Giants Eye £1.5bn Acquisition of Spire Healthcare

Private equity firms Bridgepoint and Triton Partners are among the groups interested…

Saudi Investor Explores Potential Stake in Historic Football Club

Preston North End FC, one of the founding members of the Football…

CVC-backed Sports Giant Expands Equestrian Empire

In a strategic move to bolster its growing sports portfolio, the CVC…

UK Should Be ‘Very Concerned’ About Debt Levels, Says Lord King

Former Bank of England Governor Mervyn King has warned that the UK…

Tube Strikes Disrupt London Underground Services Across the Capital

London commuters are facing severe disruptions this week as the Rail, Maritime…

Burnham’s Return to Parliament: A Potential Challenge to Starmer’s Leadership?

As rumours swirl of Andy Burnham's interest in running in the Gorton…

Burnham Seeks Gorton and Denton Seat, Igniting Leadership Speculation

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced his intention to stand in…

Weight-Loss Tablets Pose Counterfeit Risks, Experts Warn

The launch of oral weight-loss medications in the UK is raising concerns…

Overhauling Police Training and Standards: A Comprehensive Licensing Scheme Proposed

In a sweeping move to improve professionalism and capabilities within the police…

Bracing for Change: UK Poised to Tighten Steel Import Quotas

As the UK steel industry navigates a global surplus and rising protectionism,…

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