Paramounts proposed $108 billion dollar acquisition of Warner Bros has provoked criticism from leading Democrat politicians concerned about foreign state involvement and national security. The bid, substantially funded by sovereign
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Britain has ascended to the position of the second-largest holder of United States government debt, surpassing China, as hedge funds headquartered in London increase their exposure to US Treasuries. Over
Ministers have acted decisively to close a loophole in media ownership law that could have enabled foreign states to acquire outsized influence over British newspapers. Concerns were raised in the
The United States and China have agreed to final terms on the sale of TikTok’s American operations to a new group of largely US-based investors, marking a significant development in
A proposed £500m acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group by a consortium led by RedBird Capital is under mounting scrutiny after a coalition of human rights and freedom of expression
The recent abolition of the non-dom tax regime has ignited debate across Britain’s financial and construction communities, as influential voices call for a re-evaluation of the move’s impact on foreign
Britain has witnessed a dramatic 57 per cent decline in foreign investment for green energy and utility sector projects during the past year, surrendering its position as Europe’s premier destination
Recent findings have revealed Qatar’s extensive investments in the United Kingdom, which now stand at an extraordinary £100 billion. Over two decades, the Gulf state has acquired a variety of
Political tension is mounting as RedBird IMI, the AbuDhabi-backed venture currently embroiled in The Telegraph ownership controversy, sets its sights on ITV’s production division. The move has sparked significant concern
In a significant boost to the UK economy, global chief executives have positioned Britain as the second most important market for international investment, surpassed only by the United States. This
A prominent American investment firm has issued a stark warning to British regulators, suggesting that excessive protective measures could signal to international investors that the UK market is becoming increasingly
In a significant shift towards pragmatic UK-China relations, former Conservative Chancellor Philip Hammond has advocated for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturing on British soil. The endorsement comes as current Chancellor Rachel
Spain’s remarkable economic performance stands in stark contrast to its European neighbours, achieving the highest growth rate among advanced economies with a 3.4 per cent year-on-year expansion in the third
The Spanish government has taken the extraordinary step of blocking a €619 million bid by a Hungarian consortium to acquire the Spanish trainmaker Talgo, labelling the move a threat to
In a significant turn of events, billionaire media investor Edgar Bronfman Jr. has raised up to $5.5 billion to enhance his last-minute offer for Paramount Global, potentially complicating the company’s
