UK M&A market grows more selective as buyers favor larger deals, Ansarada says

• Ansarada’s October 28, 2026 analysis identified increasingly selective UK M&A activity as a structural trend extending beyond Budget-related tax uncertainty.
• PwC data showed first-half deal value more than doubled to £124.2 billion; announced transactions fell 13% to 1,301.
• Ten transactions accounted for almost two-thirds of total value, highlighting capital concentration in fewer, larger deals.
• More extensive buyer due diligence has lengthened the period between deal announcement and completion, according to Experian.
• Tax uncertainty could accelerate advanced transactions or delay launches, potentially concentrating subsequent processes and increasing competition for buyer attention.

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