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BusinessPolicy

Major UK Firms Face Penalties for Worker Underpayment Violations

Several prominent UK companies have been penalized for underpaying thousands of workers, with fines reaching up to double the amount owed to employees. The Department for Business and Trade investigations revealed underpayments dating back as far as 2013, with affected staff now reportedly reimbursed.

Widespread Payroll Violations Uncovered

Multiple major UK employers including Centrica and Holland & Barrett have faced significant penalties for underpaying staff, according to recent government reports. Sources indicate that all three firms attributed the violations to past payroll system problems and maintained that affected employees have since been fully remunerated.

by Aaron Vale
BusinessEconomy

Regions Financial Posts Strong Q3 Earnings Amid Investment Banking Revival

Regions Financial has reportedly posted stronger third-quarter earnings, benefiting from a rebound in dealmaking activity and increased interest income. The bank’s capital markets income rose significantly while net interest income climbed 3.2%, according to financial reports. The results mirror broader recovery trends seen across major banking institutions.

Investment Banking Recovery Drives Profit Growth

Regions Financial Corporation has reportedly posted increased third-quarter profits, according to recent financial reports from Reuters. The Birmingham, Alabama-based bank’s performance appears to reflect a broader recovery in capital markets activity, with dealmaking showing significant improvement during the quarter.

by Elijah Porter
AcquisitionsBusiness

Private Equity Giants TPG and Blackstone Finalize Acquisition of Medical Tech Firm Hologic

Two major private equity firms are closing in on one of the year’s largest healthcare acquisitions. The deal would take medical technology specialist Hologic private as the company navigates post-pandemic market shifts and government funding changes affecting the life sciences sector.

Major Healthcare Acquisition Nears Completion

Private equity firms Blackstone and TPG are reportedly finalizing a take-private acquisition of medical technology company Hologic in what sources indicate could be one of the largest deals of its kind this year. According to people familiar with the negotiations, an announcement could come as early as next week, with terms already agreed upon and debt financing secured.

by Elijah Porter