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Back to EpisodesHugo Boss takeover offer branded "inadequate", government considers VPN ban, National Grid struggles as Brits blast aircon
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Hugo Boss has urged its investors to reject the “inadequate” £1.7bn takeover tabled by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group after the retail giant behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser launched a move to take control last month. City Editor Simon Hunt reports.
Meanwhile the government weighs potential restrictions on the use of VPNS - is this safeguarding of children or an infringement of civil liberties?
Plus: the the National Grid has admitted that an uptick in overnight air conditioning is putting strain on the system - Chief Reporter, Ali Lyon explains.
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