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Causeway Academy: Students welcomed after merger of three schools
Opening any new school comes with challenges, but opening one across three sites in two different locations brings a unique set of logistical and practical demands. For Causeway Academy principal Ruth Harkness, the priority is making the…
Waitrose and M&S to open new UK stores with 6 locations named
Waitrose has announced it will open new sites across the UK this autumn, including locations in London and Manchester. The new superstore in Hale Barns, Manchester, will replace an Asda that closed down in May. Waitrose regional manager, David…
Arbitrage fund Harvest Lane lifts stake in Kip McGrath
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
What bankers expect from bank M&A this year
Banks are expected to accelerate their offers to buy other banks as the industry consolidates under a favorable regulatory regime. In addition to widespread M&A among smaller banks, management consultants at Bain anticipate that an enlarged bank…
PE giants get creative to escape childcare sector black hole
There's no doubt the country's childcare industry is in the trenches, with a mix of scandal and poor economics squeezing profits at even the biggest operators. The private equity firms behind the major providers are far from immune, increasingly…
Dental Boutique seeks growth partner at $500m-plus valuation
The owners of Dental Boutique are ready to flash their pearly whites at private equity dealmakers, after spending more than a year preparing the national chain for sale. Morgan Stanley this week started reaching out to potential bidders, telling…
ASIC micro-cap probe widens to at least three stocks, two brokers
The corporate regulator's inquiries into irregular trading in a clutch of micro-caps – having started with an Australian Federal Police visit to Evolution Capital's Sydney offices last week – are widening, and now extend to at least…
OpenAI will pull its models from Cursor due to SpaceXAI acquisition
OpenAI is planning to cut off Cursor's access from its models, following the AI coding assistant's acquisition by SpaceXAI. In a post on its website, the company said it's giving Cursor users as much time as it could based on its contract. It…
Element Solutions: The Merger Was Noise, The Case Still Stands (NYSE:ESI)
Element Solutions remains a Strong Buy as robust momentum and Micromax integration drive higher margins despite recent share price weakness. Q2 revenue surged 56% YoY, with Micromax contributing $128.6M and core organic growth at 35.8%, validating…
OpenAI to end model access to Cursor after acquisition by Elon Musk's SpaceX
OpenAI plans to wind down its contract supplying models to Cursor, with a proposed Nov. 12 cutoff. OpenAI says it cannot be confident SpaceX will comply with its terms, citing past disputes with Elon Musk's companies. CEO Michael Truell says OpenAI…
New 'tasty' Mini Cheddars flavours spotted in B&M as shoppers race to try them
There are some snacks that never seem to go out of style, and one much-loved British favourite has just given fans a very good reason to pay a visit to their nearest B&M store this week. Social media has been buzzing with excitement after a popular…
Five Bold Predictions for Texas A&M's 2026 Season
The Texas A&M Aggies are merely a week away from kicking off a critical season, as the program looks to find the same success found last season, including a trip to the College Football Playoffs after one of the best starts in program history. That…
M&S shoppers buying comfy £20 stretch trousers in 'all colours
Marks and Spencer is selling a pair of trusty stretch trousers and shoppers are now on their fourth, fifth, or even seventh pair. Designed for comfortable and effortless wearing, the Jersey Wide Leg Trousers with Stretch have a loose, wide leg and…
B&M's £13 LED mirror makes 'decorative statement' on dressing tables
Anyone looking to upgrade their dressing table with a bold and bright mirror could find a 'unique' solution at B&M. The latest homeware offer claims to help add 'bright illumination' to spaces like vanities or bedrooms. B&M claims that the Restore…
Alleged financial irregularities put Kannur CPI(M) education society under scrutiny
Allegations of financial irregularities and lack of transparency have put the Kannur district leadership of the CPI(M) on the defensive over the functioning of the CPI(M)-led North Malabar Educational Society, which collected share contributions to…
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