British Dealmaking Hits 26-Year High on Foreign Takeover Surge
Source: telegraph.co.uk
- UK dealmaking reached a 26-year high worth nearly $90 billion in January and February 2026.
- Foreign buyers snapped up big names like insurer Beazley in multi-billion-dollar deals.
- Experts predict even more activity ahead in finance, healthcare, and tech sectors.
British companies are getting bought up by foreign investors at the fastest pace in decades, with deals totaling almost $90 billion in early 2026. This wave highlights how attractive UK firms look to overseas cash amid falling interest rates and global confidence. It signals a shift as iconic businesses leave public markets for private hands.