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Bumper fees paid in the year’s mergers and acquisitions spark anger over high City pay during cost of living crisisLondon’s investment bankers and lawyers have made more than £1bn from a frenzy of takeover deals this year, sparking anger over high City pay during the cost of living crisis. The value of mergers and acquisitions of UK stock market listed…
Published September 27, 2026 · Category: News
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Bumper fees paid in the year’s mergers and acquisitions spark anger over high City pay during cost of living crisis
London’s investment bankers and lawyers have made more than £1bn from a frenzy of takeover deals this year, sparking anger over high City pay during the cost of living crisis.
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The value of mergers and acquisitions of UK stock market listed companies has surged 175% in 2026 to $132.9bn (£100bn), according to the London Stock Exchange, as overseas buyers snap up British companies at record pace.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Bumper fees paid in the year’s mergers and acquisitions spark anger over high City pay during cost of living crisisLondon’s investment bankers and lawyers have made more than £1bn from a frenzy of takeover deals this year, sparking anger over high City pay during the cost of living crisis.The value of mergers and acquisitions of UK stock market listed companies has surged 175% in 2026 to $132.9bn (£100bn), according to the London Stock Exchange, as overseas buyers snap up British companies at re
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