Bloomberg Investment returns from UK power network operators are set to be higher than analysts expected as the regulator unveiled a $25.5 billion budget for expanding the grid for the green-energy transition. Ofgem said it’s proposing tough efficiency targets for the networks, along with a reduction in their allowed rate of equity return to 4.75% from about 6%. While …

Bloomberg Spirit Airlines Inc. stood by a takeover bid from Frontier Group Holdings Inc even after rival suitor JetBlue Airways Corp further sweetened its offer in the final days before a crucial shareholder vote. The revised JetBlue proposal, which includes a higher breakup fee and larger upfront payment, won the backing of Spirit investor TIG Advisors LLC. Proxy adviser Institutional …

Bloomberg Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc is considering whether to shelve the sale of its infant nutrition unit, as the high-profile deal falls victim to chaos in the industry and worsening financing markets, people familiar with the matter said. Talks between the London-listed consumer goods and potential acquirers have stalled in recent weeks. The business, which sells brands including Enfamil, was …