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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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AI adoption marks accounting performance divide
AI-intensive accounting practices report markedly higher margins and savings nationally.…
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BAE torpedo contract sustains 315 jobs
A new torpedo contract will sustain 315 skilled jobs nationwide.…
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HSBC profit rises as buybacks resume
HSBC’s first-half profit rose as buybacks returned after restructuring costs.…
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Procurement overhaul prioritises jobs and skills
Government procurement reforms will prioritise jobs, skills, and domestic opportunity.…
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BP profit doubles as strategy tightens
BP’s quarterly profit doubled as Meg O’Neill tightened strategic priorities.…
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Prologis agrees £14bn acquisition of Segro
Prologis has agreed a landmark takeover of warehouse group Segro.…
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RWS buys Acolad parent in European expansion
RWS will acquire Acolad’s parent to expand European AI services.…
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National Grid launches £5 million jobs fund
National Grid has launched a £5m fund tackling youth worklessness.…
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Ofcom review targets expanded online safety remit
Ofcom’s new chair has launched a wide-ranging organisational review today.…
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Aston Martin creditors challenge £550 million financing
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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.
