UK Business Costs Surge 70% in Decade as Takeover Wave Meets Shareholder Revolt

A new British Chambers of Commerce report reveals UK mid-sized firms now pay £827,000 more per year than in 2016 due to government policy—a 70% cost surge that's pricing many out of growth. Chancellor John Healey faces immediate pressure to ease the burden.

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Shareholders are fighting back against low-ball takeover bids targeting London-listed companies. £69.3bn in bids are expected by year-end as foreign buyers exploit depressed valuations, but...