Deliveroo moves food to customers worldwide; now owned by DoorDash after a 2025 takeover, with a London base and a broad restaurant and grocery network.
Uber has offered €41.50 per Delivery Hero share in a deal valuing the company at $14.8 billion. The all-stock transaction would expand Uber Eats across 99 countries and increase the overlap with its ride-hailing business. Regulators will scrutinize competition; 14 markets will be divested to SSW Partners to satisfy antitrust concerns. The deal is expected to close in H2 2027.
The UK government has intensified its crackdown on illegal working, with high-profile reforms promising hefty penalties for firms that employ workers without the right to work. Reform UK is pushing a so-called Deliveroo law, proposing criminal liability for bosses and fines of up to 10% of global revenues. The coverage shows a clash between government action and opposition plans as enforcement ramps up.
Protests linked to asylum-seeker issues have led to multiple arrests and prison sentences across the UK and Scotland, including violence in Epping and Liverpool, as prosecutors present details of disturbances and theft during demonstrations.
A collection of student-finance tips from major outlets shows how students are cutting costs with discounts, freebies and carefully planned budgeting as the new term begins.
A review of recent reports shows students face rising living costs, with many relying on maintenance loans and hardship funds. Parents are increasingly funding degrees, and policymakers face pressure to reform student finances amid inflation and higher fees. The evidence points to a growing shortfall between costs and loans, prompting calls for action.