British Business EchoNews for owners, founders & directorsWednesday, 7 October 2026

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Marketing analytics workstation illustrating the sector targeted by Brave Bison’s System1 offer

Mergers & Acquisitions

Brave Bison makes final £53.4m offer for System1

The fifth offer adds cash and conditional share-price protection as Brave Bison seeks support to end a hostile takeover battle.

James Hartley · 2h ago

Restaurant tables and a coffee counter ahead of Common Table Group's reopening programme.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Common Table Group agrees deal for 57 Whitbread restaurants

The hospitality business will reopen former Beefeater, Brewers Fayre and Cookhouse venues from next month, creating 700 jobs.

James Hartley · 2h ago