Jupiter Fund Management (JUP) agrees £370m deal to buy Merian Global Investors. Deal will create second-biggest retail asset management group in Britain, managing £65bn.
Ashley (Laura) Holding (ALY) owner in crisis talks to secure emergency funding. Retail chain, which employs 2,700 people, will ‘consider all options’ amid sales slump.
UK consumer confidence at highest level since 2009. Households’ optimism over finances and job security rise in February, survey shows.
Moneybarn to pay £33m in fines and compensation. Car lender accused by FCA of serious breaches when dealing with vulnerable customers.
Wetherspoon (J.D.) (JDW) to serve only Fairtrade sugar in pubs. Move will boost market for fairly traded goods in the UK, worth about £1.6bn.
