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UK watchdog to probe HPE takeover of Juniper
The UK competition regulator has launched an investigation into Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s proposed $14bn takeover of Juniper Networks, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
JP Morgan to scrap bonus cap for London staff - report
JP Morgan Chase is to scrap Brussels’ cap on bonuses for its UK bankers, it was reported on Wednesday.
Alpha FMC surges as Bridgepoint proposes 505p a share takeover
Alpha Financial Markets surged on Wednesday after saying it had received a 505p a share takeover proposal from buyout firm Bridgepoint that it would be willing to recommend.
Berkeley lifts outlook, outlines plans to enter rental market
UK housebuilder Berkeley lifted its earnings outlook by 5% for the current financial year amid tough trading conditions and unveiled plans to enter the London rental market.
Young's posts jump in annual revenues, flags 'feast' of summer sport
Young & Co’s Brewery struck an upbeat note on Wednesday, despite a slide in full-year profits, as it flagged a bumper summer of sport.
Vodafone sells 18pc stake in Indus Towers
Vodafone Group confirmed several days of speculation on Wednesday, as it announced the sale of 484. 7 million shares in Indus Towers, representing 18% of Indus' share capital, through an accelerated bookbuild.
UK inflation eases to BoE's 2% target
Annual consumer price inflation fell to 2% in May from 2. 3% in April, in line with expectations, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.