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When corporate spin-offs work – and when they don't

Breaking up conglomerates is all the rage, but history tells us that such businesses have a patchy history of boosting shareholder value

Alpha Financial Markets bids farewell to London

The consulting company’s takeover by Bridgepoint overshadows the results

Franchise Brands offers growth at a reasonable price

The company has just completed an expensive acquisition but is guiding for impressive margin expansion in the coming years.

Companies roundup: NatWest, Sainsbury’s & YouGov

News and updates on your investments

Tate & Lyle diversifies with $1.8bn trans-Atlantic acquisition

CP Kelco will broaden Tate & Lyle's existing 'mouthfeel' business

Energean sells mature assets to Carlyle for $945mn

Cash will be used to pay off debt and return $200mn to Energean shareholders

Alliance Pharma fails to grow profits amid ongoing uncertainty

While several share price overhangs have now been removed, key uncertainties remain

Everything you need to know from the general election 2024 manifestos

We now know what the three main parties have planned if they make it into Number 10. The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ team round up what it all means for your investments, savings, property and finances

What the Greens and Reform mean for your money

Green Party manifesto suggests higher taxes and changes to pensions while Reform promises workers a higher tax-free allowance

Young's biggest ever acquisition boosts revenue

Net debt has soared but a rapid deleveraging is anticipated