38 h. ago US investment firm RedBird drops £500m Telegraph takeover bid

The news throws uncertainty over the future ownership of the 170-year-old newspaper business following a tumultuous takeover process.

Economics

2 w. ago Novo Nordisk bids $9bn for obesity drug maker Metsera in challenge to Pfizer

US biotech viewed as lucrative target partly because of its promising pipeline of weight-loss drugsNovo Nordisk has launched a surprise $9bn (£6.9bn) offer for the US obesity-focused biotech firm Metsera that could gazump an existing bid from Pfizer as the pharmaceutical giants fight for dominance in the weight-loss market.The bid comes weeks after Metsera agreed to a $7.3bn takeover from the US group Pfizer. Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, which owns the weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, lost out in a competitive auction processin September. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gareth Bale's Wrexham rejection says it all about £40m Cardiff City takeover bid

Wrexham and Cardiff are due to renew their rivalry as they face each other for the first time in 21 years, and Wales legend Gareth Bale has made it clear where his loyalties lie

Economics

3 w. ago David Beckham's surprise financial boost after being linked with Man United takeover bid

Manchester United icon David Beckham has received some unexpected financial news after being linked with a shock Red Devils takeover bid

Politics

3 w. ago David Beckham receives shock financial boost amid Man Utd takeover claims

Manchester United legend David Beckham has received an unexpected financial boost after being linked with an extraordinary Red Devils takeover bid

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3 w. ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim addresses rumours as David Beckham involved in takeover bid

All the latest Manchester United news following their Premier League match against Liverpool

Politics

3 w. ago Disabled cycling charity probed by watchdog vows to recover after bitter 'takeover bid'

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has ordered the organisation to officially create a new board at a crunch meeting this week.

Politics

3 w. ago Eric Cantona asked to front Manchester United takeover bid by UAE consortium

Rooney and Beckham also on ambassadorial shortlistGroup are seeking finance before approaching GlazersEric Cantona has been approached by a consortium of investors based in the United Arab Emirates to act as an ambassador for a potential bid to buy Manchester United. Wayne Rooney and David Beckham are also on the group’s radar for similar roles.The consortium is still being drawn together as it seeks the finance to firm up their interest in buying the club before it can approach the six Glazer siblings, who collectively are United’s majority owners. The UAE-based group are intent on having prominent former United players as ambassadors as part of this process. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago David Beckham in talks to front new Man Utd takeover bid as Glazers make £5bn decision

David Beckham has been approached to front a fresh takeover bid at Manchester United, with a consortium from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) preparing an offer for the Glazers' majority shares in the club

Economics

3 w. ago David Beckham asked to back Man Utd takeover bid by UAE consortium

A consortium from the United Arab Emirates is rumoured to be preparing to make an offer to buy the Glazers’ majority shareholding.

Politics

3 w. ago Man Utd takeover: UAE investors in talks with David Beckham in bid to oust Glazers

David Beckham has been approached by a consortium from the United Arab Emirates to back a takeover bid at Manchester United which would, in turn, need the Glazers to sell up.

Economics

3 w. ago David Beckham Man United takeover claim made as icon 'approached' over huge deal

Manchester United icon David Beckham has been linked with a sensational takeover bid at Old Trafford amid the club's ongoing struggles

Economics

3 w. ago David Beckham asked to back Man Utd takeover bid by UAE consortium – reports

A consortium from the United Arab Emirates is rumoured to be preparing to make an offer to buy the Glazers’ majority shareholding.

Politics