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Bookmaker William Hill has rejected a £3.16bn takeover offer from online operator 888 and casino giant Rank. The bid, in shares and cash, was called "highly opportunistic" by Gareth Davis, chairman of William Hill, who said it did not reflect its true value. Gambling industry strategist and consultant, Steve Donoughue, discussed the deal.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Steve Donoughue

Published: Wed 10 August 2016

NetNames is an online brand protection and domain name management specialist. It is responsible for keeping organisations and brands one step ahead of online threats across the globe. Stuart Fuller is the company’s Director of Commercial Operations, and he discussed company protection online.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Stuart Fuller

Published: Wed 10 August 2016

Robotics and autonomous systems are generating an increasing number of benefits for our society. But are robot’s faithful servants or existential threats? That's the subject being debated at the Royal Academy of Engineers, as part of the first UK Robotics week. On the panel is Dr Alan Winfield, Director of the University of the West of England’s Science Communication Unit, and he spoke to Sarah Lowther.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Alan Winfield

Published: Wed 29 June 2016

With the structure and financing of Network Rail currently being discussed and investigated, this year’s annual Rail Freight Group Conference was moved forward by two months so the industry could get together to discuss and respond. Maggie Simpson, the Rail Freight Group's Executive Director, joined to discuss why the 24th annual event is so critical.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Maggie Simpson

Published: Wed 20 April 2016

The Virtual Technology Cluster Group is just 24 hours old. Launched on Monday, the group's model enables major multi-national companies to attract emerging and disruptive technology innovators into their supply chain. Chief Executive, Auriol Stevens, joined Sarah Lowther and Chris Bailey to discuss just how the group works and who its members are.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Auriol Stevens

Published: Tue 8 March 2016

Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry, joins Nick Peters and Chris Bailey to discuss the motor industry, after research revealed that manufacturer's predictions on the popularity of electric or hybrid vehicles may be wildly wrong.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Steve Nash

Published: Thu 8 October 2015

EEF, the engineering and manufacturing lobby group, has slashed their manufacturing growth forecast. Lee Hopley, Chief Economist at EEF, joins Mark Johnson and Chris Bailey to explain why.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Lee Hopley

Published: Mon 7 September 2015

It's Soil Association Organic September and Jason Boxer, CFO of Wessanen UK, speaks to Mark Johnson and Chris Bailey about the organic and health food industry.

Guests: Chris Bailey,Jason Boxer

Published: Wed 2 September 2015