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Octopus Energy lines up sale of stake in $10bn software arm Kraken

Octopus Energy Group is on the brink of selling a big stake in its software arm, Kraken Technologies, at a valuation that will cement its status as one of Britain's biggest private companies.

UK pension funds eye stake in £4.5bn holiday giant Center Parcs

Some of Britain's biggest public sector pension schemes are in talks to take a stake in Center Parcs as its Canadian owner finalises a recapitalisation of the holiday parks giant.

High street banking giants vie for £2.5bn wealth manager Evelyn

Two of Britain’s biggest high street banks are embroiled in a £2.5bn takeover battle for Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group.

The UK's worst Christmas gifts: Rotten fruit, used pyjamas and a Spurs book for a Chelsea fan

It wouldn't be Christmas without at least one gift so misguided we question whether our loved ones know us at all.

Hundreds of pubs 'have banned Labour MPs' - here's why

A millionaires' playground, Poole in Dorset boasts some of the most expensive properties in the UK, and has been called Britain's Palm Beach.