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Sep 30
Broadcaster and Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen dies at 86
British television presenter and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen, who fronted the consumer programme That's Life! for 21 years and founded the charity Childline, has died of lung cancer at the age of 86.
Jul 23
easyJet profits plunge 70% as Middle East war drives fuel costs higher, takeover battle continues
The British low-cost carrier reported pre-tax profit of £85 million for April–June, down from £286 million a year earlier, as fuel costs jumped £105 million and the Middle East conflict dampened bookings.
Jun 22
Castlelake goes public with £4.74bn easyJet bid after board rejects third offer, presses shareholders ahead of June 26 deadline
The US investment firm took its £6.25-per-share proposal directly to easyJet shareholders on Monday after the airline's board unanimously rejected a third unsolicited approach, setting up a showdown before a formal offer deadline this Thursday.
Jun 1
EasyJet calls Castlelake's £3bn takeover interest 'highly opportunistic' as shares surge
EasyJet shares jumped up to 13% after US investment firm Castlelake disclosed it is considering a takeover offer valuing the airline at £3bn, but the board branded the timing 'highly opportunistic' and highlighted significant regulatory hurdles.