United Kingdom – Mar 3

The UK Government has announced that it is selling its 40% stake in the Eurostar railway company.  The stake will go to Patina Rail LLP, an Anglo–Canadian consortium, for approximately $1.16 billion—which, according to Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, is much more than many expected the Treasury to gain from the sale.  Osborne stated that the UK government plans to use the funds to cut national debt and invest in infrastructure. Source: BBC News