No. 61 · Thursday, 8 October 2026
Which Canadian family has bought Boots for £6.7 billion, the latest in a series of High Street acquisitions?
Why
Wittington Investments, the holding company of Canada's Weston family (who previously owned Selfridges), purchased Boots from long-term owner Stefano Pessina in a £6.7bn deal announced on Wednesday.
BBC BusinessWhich animal has been chosen to feature on UK banknotes after receiving nearly half a million votes?
Why
The hedgehog was selected from a shortlist of 18 creatures to appear on new banknotes after a public vote that attracted close to half a million votes.
BBC BusinessPassengers booked a Tui river cruise but found their itineraries changed to feature what instead of the expected experience?
Why
Customers who paid thousands for a Tui river cruise reported anger after discovering their itineraries had been altered to involve hours spent on coach trips rather than the river experience they had booked.
BBC BusinessDame Julia Hoggett, boss of which major UK financial institution, has warned British people need more incentives to invest in big firms?
Why
Dame Julia Hoggett, chief executive of the London Stock Exchange, has called for greater incentives for British investment in UK-listed firms, telling firms to stop 'throwing shade' at the market.
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