PRESS DIGEST-British Business - Oct 15

Reuters
2024-10-15

Oct 15 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

The Times

- Greensill's administrators have recovered additional funds of 41 million pounds ($53.5 million) for creditors of the finance firm, which collapsed amid an outcry over its lobbying of government officials.

- British finance minister Rachel Reeves declined to rule out raising the national insurance taxes that businesses pay, saying on Monday that a pre-election commitment not to raise the rate of social security contributions applied to workers.

The Guardian

- Rail passengers could be entitled to compensation after train operator Northern was accused of breaking its fare evasion rules to prosecute commuters.

- Companies have pledged over 60 billion pounds of investment into Britain as part of a summit on Monday that has attracted business leaders from around the world, according to Rachel Reeves, the country's finance minister.

The Telegraph

- US news website The New York Sun has entered into exclusive talks to buy The Telegraph for more than 500 million pounds.

Sky News

- Crane NXT , a New York-listed industrial technology group, was on Monday night finalising a 300 million pound takeover of De La Rue's authentication division.

- Parcel locker company InPost is in "very advanced talks" to buy the 70% stake it does not already own in British logistics firm Menzies.

The Independent

- British finance minister Rachel Reeves announced her fourth big tax freeze on Monday, pledging to cap corporation tax at 25 per cent for the lifetime of this parliament.

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