Aug 15 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on

the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not

verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

The Times

Unite will cement its position as Britain's biggest

student landlord after agreeing to buy rival Empiric for $858

million, 10% less than what it had originally proposed.

Gatwick airport's hopes of a second runway hinge on

transport links, as the expansion is 'under threat' from a

possible six-fold increase in business rates bill and a lack of

public transport infrastructure.

The Guardian

The price of the weight loss jab Mounjaro will rise by up to

170% in the UK, Eli Lilly ( LLY ) has said, as U.S. President

Donald Trump ramps up pressure on drugmakers to increase prices

in Europe.

Thames Water has said a new reservoir in Oxfordshire could

cost more than three times the original budget, pushing the

eventual cost to as much as $10.15 billion.

Centrica ( CPYYF ) plans to partner with a U.S. private equity

firm to acquire the Isle of Grain terminal in Kent for 1.5

billion pounds ($2.03 billion) from National Grid.

The Telegraph

MSQ Partners has denied holding any takeover talks with

Martin Sorrell's S4 Capital ( SCPPF ) and insisted it has no

interest in a deal.

Sky News

Bakery Chain Lola's Cupcakes is in advanced talks about a

sale to Finsbury Food, valuing it at more than $33.84 million.

($1 = 0.7388 pounds)

(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)