Dr. Martens, the British bootmaker backed by private equity group Permira, is planning to go public on the London Stock Exchange, in what would be one of the UK's first major IPOs of 2021.
Amazon is considering diversifying its market share even further as emerging speculation suggests that the online giant plans to extend its pharmacy business to the UK.
Having delayed its stock market debut, Airbnb launched their IPO this month and shares more than doubled, bringing the valuation to over $100bn.
Between 1992-2008, the fees Mastercard charged businesses for accepting payments from consumers in the UK (interchange fees) were too high. Consequently, UK consumers paid higher prices on purchases from businesses that accepted Mastercard. This breach of competition law could entitle 46.2m eligible Britons up to £300 each, making a potential mass consumer claim against the card provider worth just under £14bn.
The Online Harms Bill, containing measures designed to protect UK internet users from harmful content, has designated Ofcom as the body with the power to block and fine online services that unsuccessfully protect their users.
UK based gaming company Codemasters, founded in 1986, has accepted a last-minute bid from EA valuing the company at $1.2 billion.
Despite the growing economic crisis worldwide today, higher demand for casual clothing has seen sales quadruple for the global online retailer ASOS.
Struggling cafe chain Caffe Nero has rejected a last-minute takeover bid by EG Group.
Tory MP John Howell proposed an aptly-named “Apologies Bill” earlier this week, under which organisations would be able to issue apologies to consumers without admitting legal liability for their mistakes.
With the UK’s biggest shopping centre proprietor collapsing this year, retail investors need to take quick action to dodge the impact of lockdown.