6 h. ago GP surgeries owner Assura agrees to private equity takeover worth £1.61bn

The London-listed company will be bought by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and Stonepeak Partners.

Economics

51 h. ago UK to dilute rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds

Government proposes lighter regulatory regime in push to encourage investment

Economics

62 h. ago Britain to dilute rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds

UK government proposes lifting regulation threshold from £100mn of funds under management to £5bn

Economics

65 h. ago Big investors look to sell out of private equity after market rout

Pensions and endowments seek exit from battered portfolios in blow to buyout industry

Economics

5 d. ago EEOC chief shift focus to investigating DEI but her methods provoke outcries

The acting chief of the top federal agency for protecting worker rights has signaled a pivot toward prioritizing President Donald Trump’s campaign to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the private and public sectors

Events

6 d. ago Global economy will ‘massively suffer’ from Donald Trump tariffs, Ursula von der Leyen warns – Europe live

European Commission president hopes to move from confrontation to negotiation after Trump attack on ‘pathetic’ EUEuropean stock markets are now open and they’re reacting exactly as you would expect them to.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index has fallen 1.5% at the start of trading, to its lowest level in over two months. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Private equity firms urge UK to rethink carried interest tax change

Blackstone, KKR and EQT among buyout groups raising concerns over government reforms

Economics

7 d. ago Trump to consider final proposal on TikTok as US ban deadline looms

Owner ByteDance required to find non-Chinese buyer for video app’s American operations by SaturdayDonald Trump will consider a “final proposal” over the sale of TikTok’s US operations on Wednesday, according to reports, as a Saturday deadline looms for the Chinese-controlled app to find a buyer.The White House is finalising plans for a deal involving US investors, possibly including the tech firm Oracle and the private equity firm Blackstone, CBS News reported. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Dentist funding warning after collapse of company with 65 practices and 500,000 patients across Scotland

“This model of private equity buy, build and flip is fundamentally flawed when applied to dentistry” – Clive Schmulian

Events

1 week ago Wales' fastest man ever Jeremiah Azu sets sights on more glory after stunning world

The Welsh sprinting sensation has enjoyed a dream start to 2025, with European and World Indoor titles adding to him becoming a father for the first time

Politics

1 week ago Key European leaders say it is ‘not the time’ to start lifting sanctions against Russia – as it happened

UK prime minister Keir Starmer calls out Russia for ‘playing games’ as French president Emmanuel Macron says Europe must prepare for any scenarioThe search continues for four US soldiers that went missing in Lithuania on Tuesday night, as their vehicle has been discovered submerged in water.The operation continues on Thursday with attempts to reach the area. Lithuanian defence minister Dovilė Šakalienė said that the vehicle was located at “more than 5 meters down,” and digging is under way to get to it. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Key European leaders say it is ‘not the time’ to start lifting sanctions against Russia – Europe live

UK prime minister Keir Starmer calls out Russia for ‘playing games’ as French president Emmanuel Macron says Europe must prepare for any scenarioThe search continues for four US soldiers that went missing in Lithuania on Tuesday night, as their vehicle has been discovered submerged in water.The operation continues on Thursday with attempts to reach the area. Lithuanian defence minister Dovilė Šakalienė said that the vehicle was located at “more than 5 meters down,” and digging is under way to get to it. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Germany takes on Elon Musk's SpaceX: European aerospace start

Never before has a rocket blasted from Europe reached orbit - but a German start-up is now on a mission to finally change this.

Technology

2 w. ago Is KKR’s bad bet on cycling the start of Europe’s private equity reckoning?

The US buyout giant bought bikemaker Accell at the peak of a pandemic-era deals boom. It has just completed a painful restructuring

Politics

2 w. ago Major airline is offering bargain £15 flights to one of Europe's best stag do destinations

Ryanair has announced its plan to launch a new seasonal route to one of the most popular short-stay destinations in Europe - and tickets start from as low as £15. 

Economics

3 w. ago Visa for Europe: UK tourists to EU, Schengen area nations avoid euro

UK travellers get more time to plan their trips as visa delays push back costs until 2027 🌍

Politics

3 w. ago Start date set for new regime making it trickier for Brits to get into Europe

British travellers heading to Europe will continue to have their passports stamped, as well as biometrics taken, for over a year before the new visa permit is introduced

Politics

3 w. ago Ruben Amorim explains why Ayden Heaven has been given full Man United debut vs Real Sociedad

Ayden Heaven has been handed a first start of his senior career in Manchester United's Europa League clash with Real Sociedad this evening.

Politics

last month Assura ‘minded’ to agree new £1.61bn private equity takeover approach

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has teamed up with fellow US investment firm Stonepeak Partners for a fifth approach worth 49.4p a share.

Economics