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Mount Etna eruption causes chaos as Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways flights cancelled

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The Independent UK

Britain's FTSE indexes slip as miners offset financial gains

London's FTSE 100 saw a slight dip as precious metal miners declined, countered by gains in financial stocks. EasyJet surged on a sweetened takeover bid, while ITV advanced after agreeing to sell its media division. Investors are also watching for potential boosts to the UK government bond market from the…

The Economic Times

EasyJet shares rally 10% on potential $7.3 billion acquisition by Castlelake

EasyJet shares jumped nearly 10% after the airline reached an agreement in principle with US investment firm Castlelake over a potential $7.3 billion acquisition. Castlelake's revised offer of £6.90 per share represents a nearly 24% premium to easyJet's previous closing price.

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Flights cancelled at Italian airport after Mount Etna eruption

Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways and Wizz Air among flights cancelled as Europe’s largest active volcano erupts

The Independent UK

When was easyJet’s first flight and how big is its network?

The Press Association answers 10 questions about the history and operations of easyJet.

Evening Standard

EasyJet shares jump 10% as board backs Castlelake takeover proposal

The budget airline said it has reached ‘an agreement in principle’ with US investment firm Castlelake.

Euronews

Global Market: European shares steady as investors track deal activity; easyJet jumps on takeover proposal

European shares held steady as dealmaking took center stage, with a potential takeover of easyJet by Castlelake boosting travel stocks. Declining oil prices also supported sentiment, though geopolitical tensions remain a concern. Ferrari's new manual gearbox sports car launch pleased enthusiasts, while Thales' drone acquisition plans were noted. Investors are…

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EasyJet shares surge after reaching outline £5.5bn buyout proposal from US firm

The budget airline said it would be ‘minded’ to accept Castlelake’s higher approach worth £6.90 a share.

Evening Standard

EasyJet shares surge as £5.5bn US buyout bid reaches final stages

EasyJet shares jumped more than 10 per cent in early trading on Monday as bid moved closed to completion

The Independent UK

EasyJet agrees ‘in principle’ to £5.2bn offer from US investor

The agreement marks huge progress for the companies after months of fraught negotiations

The Independent UK

EasyJet suggests it will agree to £5.5bn takeover by US investment firm

Agreement in principle with Castlelake follows several rejected offers and means UK’s biggest low-cost carrier will be taken private

The Guardian - UK

This is the luxury luggage brand I never travel without

From aluminium cases to full-grain leather weekenders, Carl Friedrik combines sleek looks with practical designs

Evening Standard

Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled

Passengers report being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather causes travel disruption across Europe

The Guardian - UK

Heathrow and Gatwick flight delays continue as thunderstorms leave thousands of travellers stranded

Hundreds of flights delayed and dozens cancelled at London’s two biggest airports, with disruption continuing into Sunday

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

European stocks climb as Dow Jones hits new high

The FTSE 100 closed up 68.26 points, 0.7%, at 10,529.89.

Evening Standard

Best luggage deals for summer 2026, from carry-on to check-in suitcases

Summer is serving plenty of suitcase savings – plus hand luggage and AirTag deals

The Guardian - UK

EasyJet opens talks with Castlelake after rejecting £4.9bn takeover offer

British carrier says it hopes to receive ‘more attractive proposal that better reflects’ its value

Evening Standard

EasyJet rebuffs higher £4.93bn proposal from US investment fund

Castlelake had submitted a fourth approach for easyJet worth £6.50 a share.

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The Guardian - UK

EasyJet bidder is still offering less than a full ticket

Castlelake’s offer does not feel close to a knockout price – and it still needs to get shareholders (and Stelios) onboard

Evening Standard

Pound holds firm as Starmer confirms he will stand down

The FTSE 100 closed up 74.58 points, or 0.7%, at 10,437.85.

Euronews

EasyJet rejects €5.9bn takeover offer from US private equity firm

British no-frills airline EasyJet has rejected three informal takeover proposals from a US private equity firm, the latest totalling nearly €5.9bn (£5 billion), the two sides revealed on Monday.

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Woman says EasyJet sat her 3-year-old son alone on a plane. Then she explains he has a disability: ‘should be sat next’

She says her son was screaming alone as takeoff approached.

Evening Standard

EasyJet rejects £4.7bn takeover bid from US investment fund

The airline has blasted a third approach from Castlelake as an attempt to buy the airline ‘on the cheap’

The Independent UK

easyJet rejects £4.7 billion takeover bid from US investment firm

The UK airliner branded Castlelake’s initial interest as ‘highly opportunistic’ in its first response

The Guardian - UK

US firm goes public with £4.7bn proposal to buy easyJet after earlier bids rejected

Investment company Castlelake made bid public for shareholders to evaluate but carrier describes offer as ‘cheap’

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