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TM Lewin bought out of second administration in two years

Shirtmaker TM Lewin could return to the high street after being rescued from disappearance for the second time in less than two years. The brand will be taken over by Petra Group, its main lender, after reported interest from other buyers, including ...

08 Apr 2022 at 16:55

City

Silicon Valley Bank UK sold to HSBC

The UK arm of collapsed US lender Silicon Valley Bank has been bought by HSBC after the Government and Bank of England stepped in to “facilitate” a private sale. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that all customer deposits have been protected under ...

13 Mar 2023 at 09:08

City

Why did Silicon Valley Bank collapse and are other lenders at risk?

The collapse of the 16th largest bank in the US sent ripples through global markets on Monday as Governments and businesses scrambled to figure out what the impact would be and how it could be contained. Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on Friday ...

13 Mar 2023 at 13:00

City

HSBC buys Silicon Valley Bank UK in rescue deal to avoid tech sector chaos

HSBC has bought the UK arm of collapsed US lender Silicon Valley Bank in a last-minute rescue deal to avert a crisis in Britain’s technology sector. The sale – for a nominal sum of £1 – was agreed after all-night talks between the Government ...

13 Mar 2023 at 14:00

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The Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton sells Lord Sugar-backed cosmetics clinics

Lord Alan Sugar and The Apprentice winner and former NHS doctor Dr Leah Totton have been given a multi-million pound payout after selling a majority stake in their chain of Botox and cosmetic clinics. Dr Leah Clinics, which was founded 11 ...

30 Sept 2024 at 07:03

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Derry Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton sells Lord Sugar-backed cosmetics clinics

Lord Alan Sugar and Derry Apprentice winner and former NHS doctor Dr Leah Totton have been given a multi-million pound payout after selling a majority stake in their chain of Botox and cosmetic clinics. Dr Leah Clinics, which was founded ...

30 Sept 2024 at 10:33

City

Hargreaves Lansdown’s new business slows as platform prepares for 2025 takeover

Hargreaves Lansdown saw a more than 16% drop in new business last quarter, as the investment platform gears up for a private equity takeover in 2025. The London-listed firm said it brought in £500 million in net new business in the ...

29 Oct 2024 at 09:03

City

Uncertainty for WH Smith high street shops as private equity firms ponder deal

Thousands of WH Smith workers face uncertainty as private equity suitors eye a deal to take control of the retailer’s high street shops. It comes after the historic UK business confirmed over the weekend that it has held talks ...

27 Jan 2025 at 14:39

City

Banknote maker De La Rue sold to US buyout firm for £263m

UK banknote printer De La Rue has agreed to be bought by a US buyout firm in a deal worth £263 million. The more than 200-year-old company, which is based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, will be taken off the London Stock Exchange ...

15 Apr 2025 at 14:20

City

WH Smith travel profits surge as company prepares to sell high street arm

WH Smith has reported rising profits across its shops at airports and railway stations as it prepares to sell its high street estate and focus purely on travel outlets. Profit across its travel shops rose by 17% to £63 ...

16 Apr 2025 at 08:13

World

US owners of Boots to be taken over by private equity firm

The US owners of Boots have agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money. Walgreens Boots Alliance said on Thursday ...

06 Mar 2025 at 23:27

Reeves accepts impact of taxes on growth as she orders Cabinet to tighten belts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has acknowledged higher taxes could hit economic growth as she sought to reassure businesses about her Budget plans. Cabinet ministers have been ordered by the Chancellor to keep a tight ...

10 Sept 2025 at 12:50

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