BBC World Business Report

Easyjet accepts $7bn takeover offer

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Europe's second biggest low cost airline accepted bid after months of wooing. If the deal goes through, the new owners Clearlake will take the business private.

NATO to discuss a proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, aimed at boosting lending to member nations to pay for a ramp up in defence.

And US rock band Metallica are funding work apprenticeships as part of their current stadium tour of Europe.
6 Jul 10AM English United Kingdom Business

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