Top Anglo American investors open to simpler takeover bid from BHP
Major shareholders in Anglo American are reportedly open to accepting a simpler takeover bid from its bigger rival BHP that could create a mining juggernaut.
Outgoing Virgin Money boss set for bumper payday despite bank’s plunge in value
David Duffy stands to have made up to £30m from his tenure as chief executive of Virgin Money by the time he retires from the role after six years following the bank's takeover by Nationwide.
Richard Branson: Virgin founder’s net worth gets a boost from Virgin Atlantic’s growth
Richard Branson has seen his net worth hold steady as growth has returned to his Virgin Group.
Georgia’s president vetoes media law that has provoked weeks of protests
Georgia’s president has vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests in the country.
Russian court seizes assets from UniCredit, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank
A Russian court has ordered that Deutsche Bank's and Commerzbank's assets, accounts, property and shares be seized in Russia as part of a lawsuit involving the German banks, court documents showed.
Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona sells for £762,000
The napkin which secured footballer Lionel Messi’s move to Barcelona more than 20 years ago has been sold for £762,000. The unusual document, which became legendary in the sporting world, was offer
UK’s legal sector needs to improve its cybersecurity, say experts
One in ten data breaches over 2023 were in the UK legal sector as law firms are attractive targets for cybercriminals, experts say the sector needs better cybersecurity
Ozempic and Wegovy: What happens when a drug goes viral?
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic have been heralded as the solution to the world's growing obesity problems. But when celebrities and influencers misuse them and start documenting their weight loss j
Boeing shareholders approve chief’s $33m compensation as company faces investigations
Boeing shareholders approved chief executive officer David Calhoun’s $32.8m (£25.8m) compensation on Friday and heard leaders explain what the troubled aircraft maker is doing to improve the qualit
Marks & Spencer set to ring up profits leap after impressive year
High street bellwether Marks & Spencer is expected to reveal a jump in annual profits on Wednesday when it reports back after a bumper year.