UK’s hand is weak against acquisitive foreigner bidders

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UK’s hand is weak against acquisitive foreigner bidders

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In just a few days, two of the UK’s largest companies have had acquisition offers made for them by North American rivals. Heading into the 11th hour of a still chaotic Brexit process amid the highest national redundancy levels since the global financial crisis will have more foreign buyers circling yet.

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