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Westminster Council warns personal data copied by hackers

Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.

Gibson Dunn promotes record 13 to partner in London

US law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher promotes a record 13 lawyers to partner in its London office, marking its largest City promotion round ever. Discover the key figures and strategic focus.

Warner Bros set to reject hostile Paramount takeover

Warner Bros Discovery is poised to rebuff a $108bn hostile bid from Paramount after a key backer, Jared Kushner's Affinity, pulled out. The board favours a $72bn Netflix deal. Read the latest on the streaming wars.

Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in

Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.

Citi and LSEG Strike Major Data Partnership

Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.

Netflix acquires Warner Bros in £54bn mega-deal

Netflix has agreed a monumental £54 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discover what the deal means for your favourite shows, from Harry Potter to HBO, and the future of streaming.

Post Office reprimanded by ICO over data breach

The Information Commissioner's Office has issued a formal reprimand to the Post Office for a significant data breach exposing personal details of over 350 individuals. Read the full investigation.

Travel Counsellors CEO on £50m Global Expansion

Manchester-based Travel Counsellors CEO Steve Byrne explains the £50m acquisition of Canada's The Travel Agent Next Door, boosting international sales to 30% and ruling out a near-term IPO.

UK Economy Grows in Q3 2025 on Data Centre Boom

The UK economy grew by 0.2% in Q3 2025, ending a technical recession. A surge in data centre investment and a rise in household spending drove the recovery. Read the full analysis.

Martin O'Neill's Remarkable Interim Celtic Return

Martin O'Neill's legendary status at Celtic Park has been cemented after a stunning seven-game interim spell. The 73-year-old delivered six wins, including an Old Firm victory, before stepping aside.

Gen Z Investor Rescues Byron Burger Chain

Struggling Byron burger chain rescued from third collapse by Gen Z entrepreneur Akshat Tibrewala. £2.5m investment secures future with major rebrand targeting younger audiences. Read the full story.

Rothermere's 20-Year Telegraph Bid for Media Power

Daily Mail owner Lord Rothermere reignites his two-decade ambition to acquire Telegraph titles, potentially creating Britain's most powerful conservative media empire. Read the full analysis.

Katjes buys Graze from Unilever for £35m

German confectioner Katjes Group is in advanced talks to acquire snack brand Graze from Unilever for about £35m, a fraction of its 2019 purchase price. Discover the details.

NY Law Firm in £30m Private Equity Deal Talks

New York's Cohen & Gresser is negotiating a £30m private equity stake sale, reflecting a major shift in US legal industry funding. Discover how firms are bypassing ownership laws.

Former Crypto Boss Builds Companies for Private Equity

Discover how a former cryptocurrency executive is now creating businesses specifically designed for acquisition by major private equity firms like KKR and Apollo. Learn about this innovative investment strategy.

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