Government differences led to BAE merger collapse
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said the merger of defence giant BAE Systems and European rivals EADS collapsed because it was "too difficult" to reconcile the differences of the governments involved.
BAE Systems moves to reassure staff and investors
BAE Systems stepped up its efforts to reassure staff, customers and investors today in the wake of its abandoned attempt to merge with EADS.
Claims Merkel scuppered BAE deal
Plans to create a European aerospace and defence giant were in tatters tonight after German opposition scuppered the £28 billion deal.
Hammond: BAE deal 'too difficult' for governments
Defence Secretary says proposed merger of BAE and EADS collapsed because it was "too difficult" to reconcile differences of the governments.