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European M&A deals of the month: July 2026
Read the full story: European M&A deals of the month: July 2026July’s European deal market rewarded scale, infrastructure, and operational depth. Five major transactions showed buyers paying substantial premiums for established networks, recurring revenue, specialist technology, and market positions that would take years to recreate.
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France resets telemarketing with consent-first rules
France will require consent before most unsolicited commercial calls commence.…
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AI agents breached boundaries in cyber test
AI agents targeted real people during tightly controlled cybersecurity tests.…
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Eurozone services recovery restores private sector growth
Eurozone private-sector activity returned to growth as services strengthened broadly.…
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FCA cuts delays from UK IPO process
UK regulators have simplified rules governing research during public flotations.…
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International Personal Finance takeover becomes effective
International Personal Finance’s takeover has completed after court approval today.…
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Irrelevant marketing drives consumers to disengage
Irrelevant marketing is pushing UK consumers to disengage from brands.…
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Domino’s sales climb on football demand
Domino’s sales rose as football demand strengthened first-half trading performance.…
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Volution buys German ventilation specialist getAir
Volution has acquired German ventilation specialist getAir for €40m cash.…
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Tribunal upholds pension advice industry bans
A tribunal upheld industry bans over deficient pension transfer advice.…
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Metro Bank profit rises but shares fall
Metro Bank posted record profit but investors remained unconvinced today.…

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BP profit doubles as strategy tightens

BP’s quarterly profit doubled as Meg O’Neill tightened strategic priorities. The group is accelerating disposals, reducing liabilities, and applying stricter return tests to investment decisions.








