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London’s investment bankers and lawyers make more than £1bn in takeover frenzy

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Bumper fees paid in the year’s mergers and acquisitions spark anger over high City pay during cost of living crisis London’s investment bankers and lawyers have made more than £1bn from a frenzy of takeover deals this year, sparking anger over high City pay during the cost of living crisis . The value of mergers and acquisitions of UK stock market listed companies has surged 175% in 2026 to $132.9bn (£100bn), accord…

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