Bloomberg Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners is to acquire automation software developer Blue Prism Group Plc for about $1.5 billion, in yet another takeover of a UK tech company by a foreign buyer. Blue Prism recommended Vista’s bid of 1,125 pence a share in a statement on Tuesday. The offer represents a premium of about 35% to Blue Prism’s ...

Bloomberg The UK officially put the military on standby to help deliver supplies to gasoline stations in an effort to stem a crisis that’s engulfed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government. A “limited number” of army tanker drivers will be trained up in case they’re needed, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said. Non-military holders of specialized licenses that ...

Bloomberg The Spanish government has reached a deal with unions and trade groups to extend its furlough program until February 28 next year. The current job-saving scheme will be replaced in November with a new plan that gives employers more benefits if they provide training to workers, according a Labour Ministry statement. Meanwhile, the Bank of Spain expects inflation to ...