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UK M&A deals of April 2026
Read the full story: UK M&A deals of April 2026April’s UK dealmakers pursued scale, scarcity, and discounted valuations hard. Shell’s $16.4bn ARC deal led the month, while Intertek, Standard Life, Senior, and Advanced Medical Solutions showed buyers backing reserves, retirement assets, defence exposure, specialist healthcare, and undervalued UK-listed businesses.
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Innovation fuels growth. So why does it still frighten boardrooms?
Innovation drives growth, but many boards still resist backing it. Conor McNicholas, Impact Director at Magnetic, argues that shared language, leadership commitment, and better data can help companies assess innovation more confidently, and turn boardroom tension into measurable growth.
