CD&R wins $10 billion auction for UK supermarket Morrisons
CD&R wins auction with 287 pence per share bid Fortress loses after offering 286 pence per share CD&R's previous recommended bid was at 285 pence per share Morrisons board due … Read More
Tag: United Kingdom
Britain delays post-Brexit import trade controls again
Industry sources in the logistics and customs sector have said the government's infrastructure was not ready to conduct the full checks by Oct. 1. The government said it had introduced … Read More
Brits are now allowed to take vacations abroad — but the tourism industry is calling for more
The sector is hoping that the government will lift compulsory quarantines for more destinations. Sunny European destinations, often chosen as holiday spots by British tourists, such as France, Spain, Italy … Read More
'Highly unfair' to accuse the EU of vaccine nationalism, trade chief says
The European Commission wants to see 70% of the adult population in Europe vaccinated by the end of the summer. Meeting this target will depend on whether firms deliver the … Read More
U.K. coronavirus strain is doubling in the U.S. every 10 days, study finds
The mutant coronavirus strain first identified in the United Kingdom remains at low levels in the United States but is doubling its reach approximately every 10 days, according to a … Read More
UK, EU call in leaders to save trade talks
British and EU negotiators paused trade talks on Friday to call in their leaders to try to narrow gaps and get an agreement over the line, less than four weeks … Read More
Brexit goes down to the wire, as the EU and UK say big differences remain
Britain formally left the EU on Jan. 31 but has been in a transition period since then under which rules on trade, travel and business remain unchanged. From the start … Read More
The Global Rich Are Rushing to Buy U.K. Country Estates
Last month, Savills listed the Bowden Park estate for £35 million ($46.4 million). The property includes a 15,900-square-foot, 18th century mansion set amid 22 acres of manicured gardens and 1,400 acres … Read More