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London bankers earn £1bn in takeover frenzy amid cost of living crisis

Mergers and acquisitions of UK listed companies surged 175% to $132.9bn, driving high fees for professionals while sparking anger over City pay.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 27 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

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  1. London’s investment bankers and lawyers make more than £1bn in takeover frenzy The Guardian Business ·

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