M&S claims high court victory in battle to demolish Marble Arch store – business live

The high court has ruled against Michael Gove’s decision to block the demolition and redevelopment of M&S’s Marble Arch store

• Full story: M&S wins legal challenge over Gove’s block on Oxford Street store revamp

The takeover battle over UK haulage firm Wincanton has taken another twist this morning.

Wincanton’s board have thrown their support behind a £762m takeover offer from the American logistics company GXO and dropped their backing for a rival bid.

“The sale of 50% of BritBox International means ITV is focused on its core strategic goals of continuing to build on ITVX’s success and growing ITV Studios.

I would like to thank the BritBox International team for making the company such a success and particularly CEO Reemah Sakaan for her leadership, drive and vision.”

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