Press Digest: British Business - June 3

British Land Public

03/06/2026 04:39

June 3 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. 
     
     
The Times
- Hellman & Friedman, an American private equity house, on Tuesday agreed to buy Hyve from Providence Equity and Searchlight Capital for $1.8 billion.
- Real estate group British Land Company BLND.L announced the appointment of Joanne McNamara as chief executive officer, following former chief Simon Carter's surprise departure in January.
     
     
The Guardian
- A 24-hour strike by London Underground drivers has begun, causing huge disruption to tube services and on the roads, with a second strike planned for Thursday.
     
        
The Telegraph
- Britain "must fight" to attract foreign investment, the chief executive of Barclays BARC.L has said, as the UK's share of international funding declines.
     
     
Sky News
     - Modella Capital briefed staff on plans for a company voluntary arrangement at footwear chain Wynsors World of Shoes, that could spell fresh job losses. 
       

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