3 d. ago Tesla’s Europe sales drop nearly 45% amid row over Musk’s Trump links

US carmaker’s European market share falls as Chinese rival BYD overtakes it on global revenue, topping $100bnBusiness live – latest updatesSales of new Tesla cars slumped in Europe last month in the latest indication of a potential buyer backlash over Elon Musk’s high profile and controversial behaviour since becoming a leading figure in Donald Trump’s administration.The Texas-based electric carmaker sold less than 16,000 vehicles across Europe last month, down 44% on average across 25 countries in the EU, the UK, Norway and Switzerland, according to data compiled by the research platform Jato Dynamics. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The beginning of the end for the Apple Watch? Global sales slump by 19%

It has been almost 10 years since Apple unveiled its first smartwatch to the world. But new figures suggest that many users have fallen out of love with their devices.

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2 w. ago Millions of Nationwide customers issued email alert over new bonus payment

Nationwide is issuing 'thank you' payments worth £50 to over 12 million of its members from next month, following its takeover deal of rival Virgin Money

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2 w. ago Direct Line boss gets £7.8m pay packet despite surging insurance costs

Adam Winslow was handed the deal as the company prepares for a £3.7 billion takeover by rival insurer Aviva.

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2 w. ago Boots owner agrees £18.4bn takeover deal with private equity firm

Walgreens Boots Alliance said private equity firm Sycamore Partners plans to pay its investors $11.45 (£8.86) per share.

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3 w. ago Number of takeover deals involving UK companies slumps amid global uncertainty

The number of takeover deals involving UK companies plunged at the end of last year as companies battled with uncertainty over US trade policy and higher taxes

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3 w. ago Fears over the future of Boots as private equity closes in on £8bn takeover of owner Walgreens

Boots-owner New York-listed Walgreens Boots Alliance is close to finalising a takeover deal with buyout group Sycamore Partners.

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3 w. ago I broke the Rangers takeover story – these guys are serious professionals and here's when deal could be finalised

Keith Jackson spoke on Hotline Live about the prospective new Rangers owners and what he's hearing about when the deal could be rubber-stamped

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3 w. ago San Francisco 49ers owners set to complete Rangers takeover deal

Reports say 49ers Enterprises to take 51% stake in clubDue diligence now set to begin on offerA takeover deal for Rangers is set to be completed, with the owners of the San Francisco 49ers on track to acquire a majority stake in the Glasgow giants, according to reports.The news follows months of discussion around a proposed investment and comes at a delicate time for the club, with Rangers 16 points behind Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership but about to face Fenerbahce in a Europa League last-16 tie. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rangers takeover: Major development in 49ers deal as 'agreement in principle reached'

Embattled Ibrox club moving closer to new era

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last month Former James Bond Timothy Dalton says 007 Amazon deal is 'sad' and reveals why he thinks any new actor cast to play the super

Dalton, who took the leading role in The Living Daylights and Licence To Kill, has become the latest to raise concerns over the new takeover deal just announced.

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