TalkTalk in ‘advanced talks’ over sale amid administration threat Group is still progressing talks with rival Opus Broadband over a possible deal thought to be worth £100 million The Independent UK · Sep 25
TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms Customers and jobs ‘top priority’ as company closes in on deals with Opus Broadband and investment group Octopus The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
BT considers takeover move for struggling rival TalkTalk TalkTalk has been hit by financial difficulties and customer exodus but it is thought no approach has been made The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
The BBC, Ofcom and now the British Museum – why do the Tories keep interfering in cultural appointments? No 10’s meddling is corrupting the integrity of public postings, and turning institutions into political pawns, says the Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024
Online estate agent Purplebricks sold for £1, risking 750 jobs Charles Dunstone-backed Strike to cut costs at troubled firm that was once valued at more than £1.3bn The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023
Jobs set to go as estate agent Purplebricks bought by rival Strike for £1 The online agent currently employs 750 people Wales Online · May 17, 2023
Ish Fish secures backing from Five Guys-funder and Carphone Warehouse co-founder Sir Charles Dunstone Direct delivery brand nets major equity investment from Freston Ventures Birmingham Post · Jan 31, 2022