The U.S. owner of Boots is set to go private in a $10 billion (£7.8 billion) deal, bringing further uncertainty for thousands of employees at the UK-based pharmacy chain.
UK fossil fuel power generation reaches historic low
Electricity generation from fossil fuels in the UK has plummeted to an all-time low following the closure of the country’s last coal-fired power station.
The UK last coal-fired power station Ratcliffe-on-Soar is set to close today
This will be the first time since 1882 that coal has not powered Great Britain. The UK is set to cease all electricity production from coal, bringing an end to
UK last coal-fired power station Ratcliffe-on-Soar is set to close next week
Next week, history will be made in Nottinghamshire with the closure of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station.
Boots could be considering a £7 billion London listing
The parent company of Boots is reportedly contemplating a £7 billion public offering in London for the well-known pharmacy chain, reigniting discussions about its exit strategy two years after a
Travel disruption due to 300 flood alerts throughout England.
Numerous flood alerts persist, leading to travel disruptions for commuters on Friday due to extensive rainfall that has inundated roads, fields, and railway lines.
One of India’s wealthiest men, and a US private equity firm launch a £5bn takeover bid for Boots
A few days back, it was reported that Asda’s owners could be considering withdrawing their offer for Boots.
First UK cases of a new omicron variant have been confirmed in Essex & Nottinghamshire
On Saturday, the first UK cases of the Omicron Covid variant were confirmed. Ministers also planned to place travel restrictions on other countries affected by the mutation.