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NHS patient data groups Arcturis and Akrivia agree £140m merger
Two major providers of NHS patient data to the pharmaceuticals industry are to merge in a £140m deal to give them greater scale in their battle with the American giant Palantir Technologies.
British banking giants deliver tax rise warning to new chancellor
Britain's biggest banks have fired a renewed warning to the government against hiking taxes on the industry as John Healey, the new chancellor, prepares to deliver his inaugural Budget in October.
Aldermore battle heats up as private equity giant CVC motors into auction
The race to buy Aldermore, the South African-owned challenger bank ensnared by the scandal over motor finance mis-selling, will intensify next month when private equity firms including CVC Capital Partners lodge offers for the company.
Travelodge boss quits amid guest sex assault row
The boss of Travelodge has quit amid a backlash over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at one of its hotels.
Poundland owner picks A&M to advise on auction of discount chain
Poundland's owner has picked advisers to handle a sale of the discount chain just over a year after it last changed hands.
Former F1 team boss Stoddart to take off again with European Cargo airline
Paul Stoddart, the former Formula One team boss, is closing in on a deal to reacquire a freight airline set up during the COVID pandemic to help the government import medical equipment from the Far East.
Former Lebara backer eyes TalkTalk consumer arm
A former backer of Lebara Group, the mobile virtual network operator, is being lined up to back an audacious swoop on the consumer operations of TalkTalk.
Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough
Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.
How the AI boom has contributed to a growing economic threat
There was one subject dominating my email inbox after a summer holiday: big shifts in financial market sentiment.
UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
Greek gaming tycoon in talks to buy stake in Championship football club Bristol City
A Greek gambling tycoon is in talks to buy a large stake in the Championship football club Bristol City, part of an ongoing frenzy of dealmaking involving clubs in the top two tiers of the English game.
Supermarkets ranked for shelf life of food - with surprise name in last place
The shelf life of fresh food delivered to your doorstep varies by as much as three days, depending on the supermarket, new consumer research has found.
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/money-live-consumer-personal-finance-tips-sky-news-latest-13040934?postid=12247916#liveblog-body'>Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated on pricing tactics</a>
Poundland owner plots sale of discount chain a year after takeover
The owner of Poundland is exploring a sale of the discount retailer just over a year after buying it in a deal which resulted in the closure of as many as 200 stores.
'Red flag for jobs market' as vacancies hit lowest level in five years
The number of job vacancies has hit the lowest level in five years, official figures show.
Rail freight giant DB Cargo shunts UK operation into sale process
One of Britain's biggest rail freight operators is being put up for sale as its state-owned German parent confronts financial challenges in its domestic and wider European businesses.
Banking veteran Hoffman to step down as Monzo chairman
The banking industry veteran who helped steer Northern Rock back towards private sector ownership after its government rescue is handing over the reins at Monzo, the neobank which now ranks among Britain's most valuable lenders.
'I'm a builder - here are three questions to always ask us and the upgrades that rarely help your house price'
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, the Money blog chats to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to builder Luke Burford, co-founder of comparebuilders.co.uk.
<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/money-live-consumer-personal-finance-tips-sky-news-latest-13040934?postid=12238484#liveblog-body'>Eurostar rival finally gets go ahead - could it mean cheaper tickets?</a>
The 'life and death' decision for North Sea energy awaiting the PM
The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.
Defence investor GALLOS raises £35m amid boom for security start-ups
A defence investor which counts Sir Jeremy Fleming, the former director of GCHQ, among its advisers will this week unveil a £35m fundraising, underlining the surging appetite to fund the next wave of security and resilience start-ups.
Football watchdog consults on backstop costs amid fears of New Deal stalemate
English football’s regulator is consulting on rules that will further intensify the cost pressure on clubs if the Premier League and English Football League (EFL) fail to reach agreement on a landmark financial redistribution deal.
Au Vodka founders to toast £500m windfall from Sazerac sale
The alcoholic beverages empire co-founded by Britain's best-known former football ballboy is in advanced talks about a possible £500m sale to Sazerac Company, the American drinks giant.
Harvey Nichols moves to reassure luxury brands after Frasers swoop
Bosses at Harvey Nichols are trying to reassure the department store chain's hundreds of luxury brand partners about its future stewardship under the retail tycoon Mike Ashley.
UK growth slows but economy resilient despite Iran war
The rate of UK growth has slowed but the economy remained resilient despite the Iran war, according to the latest data.
The cost of conflict: How the Iran War is pushing prices higher
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