UK takeover activity has surged, with private equity firms, overseas buyers and rival companies snapping up UK-listed businesses. But does that mean UK shares are undervalued?

In this episode of Inside the Markets, Katie Sykes, Investment Marketing Specialist, and Investment Manager, Nick Astley, explore why UK companies are attracting bidders, whether the UK market is genuinely cheap, how takeover activity can help investors identify value, and why investing in UK equities is not the same as investing in the UK economy. They also discuss the risks of buying on takeover speculation and what long-term investors might focus on instead.