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The Competition and Markets Authority has launched a phase one investigation Alistair Houghton Business Live Editor and Henry Saker-Clark PA Deputy Business Editor 12:33, 19 Dec 2025 The CMA has launched an investigation into the takeover of Hovis by Associated British Foods The UK’s competition authority has started an inquiry into Associated British Foods’ (ABF) […]

Perspective Financial Group has completed 17 acquisitions to date in 2025 Nick Aston, managing director of Prosser Knowles, and Dan Stokoe, regional director of Perspective(Image: Handout) A financial services firm with offices in Gloucester and Droitwich has been acquired by Lancashire-headquartered wealth management group Perspective for an undisclosed sum. Prosser Knowles Associates will be rebranded […]

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation from 3.6% in October, the Office for National Statistics said Source link

The FTSE-100 heavyweight made the announcement ahead of its full-year financial results Source link

Service sector saw no growth in October, according to ONS data Source link

The fast-food chain will close a number of branches and reduce its workforce as part of a turnaround plan Source link

The kitchenware brand has opened a number of new branches including in the Cotswolds and at Birmingham Bullring Source link

It will also advise Ukrainian businesses and individuals looking to operate in the UK, Clarke Willmott said Source link

PA research shows major venues including London’s O2 and Co-op Live will see rateable values jump by up to 300% Source link

North West and two Midlands regions are expected to surpass London for cumulative house price growth since 2010, according to a new Hamptons forecast Source link