MORNING NEWS: Connectivity, closures and IWG suitors

In the news this morning, office and co-working space provider Workspace has made one of the first major portfolio-wide commitments to connectivity. Tune into to this week’s episode of TechTalk Radio to learn more about the creation of Workspace’s “mini network”. Also this morning, reaction to Dixons Carphone’s decision to close 92 stores here from the nationals and here from EG and reports of another suitor for Regus owner IWG. NEWS ROUND-UP: Carphone Warehouse latest retailer to announce closures Brexit, Barnet and Brokenshire: finding opportunity in political uncertainty Rewiring the industry needs to start at the beginning TECHTALK RADIO: Workspace, Wiredscore and water glasses Oxbridge colleges amass £3.5bn property portfolio across Britain Homes built on green belt ‘will not be affordable’ Dixons Carphone shares plunge as company announces 92 store closures House price discounts on rise Pret’s new owners likely to prioritise US expansion after £1.5bn deal Regus owner IWG rejects another takeover approach John Lewis revamp to form part of £1.4bn Brent Cross expansion