Aviva has agreed a deal to buy rival company Direct Line for £3.7 billion before the Christmas Day deadline. The insurance company announced the deal with its smaller competitor weeks after a £3.3bn bid turned down in November. A deal between the two companies would make them a force in motor insurance, which is estimated … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump used a photo of himself sitting next to first lady Jill Biden on Sunday to announce a new line of fragrances on his Truth Social app, with the caption: “A scent your enemies can’t resist!” » The fragrance line, called “Fight, Fight, Fight,” includes a men’s cologne and a women’s perfume, each … Read more
One of the UK’s biggest insurers could become even bigger as Direct Line looks set to accept a sweetened £3.61bn takeover offer from Aviva. This is not the first time Aviva has attempted to buy Direct Line, which includes the Churchill and Privilege brands. Last month was £3.3bn bid was rejected for being “highly opportunistic” … Read more
The BBC license fee will rise every year in line with inflation until 2027, the government has announced. This will mean bills will increase by £5, or an extra 42p per month, from April next year, bringing the total cost of a TV license to £174.50. The hike comes after a £10.50 increase increased the … Read more