London markets wobble as energy talks, job cuts and takeover bids dominate headlines
UK officials met with the US Energy Secretary over a diesel shortage, while Aldermore announced job risks, Manchester City named a new CFO, and the Weston family edged closer to buying Boots.
An emergency meeting between a UK minister and the US Energy Secretary addressed a looming diesel crisis. Aldermore warned that its pullback from invoice financing could jeopardise staff positions. Manchester City revealed a fresh chief financial officer appointment just before a Premier League ruling. Meanwhile, the Weston family’s bid to acquire Boots approached a £7 billion valuation, intensifying takeover speculation.
