Jul 24, 2026
HSBC sells Singapore insurance business to Allianz for $2.1bn
Deal is latest example of lender’s ‘ongoing simplification’ under Georges Elhedery
Jul 24, 2026
South East Water secures £200mn liquidity boost
Cash-strapped British utility says financing will be used to help future bond issuance
Jul 24, 2026
BP nears deal to sell solar business Lightsource to Kuwait-backed group
Qualitas Energy and investment arm of sovereign wealth fund in advanced talks to purchase renewables business
Jul 23, 2026
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
He said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.
Jul 22, 2026
Lower fuel, chocolate and beef prices help push inflation down
Prices rose by 2.6% in the year to June, down from 2.8% in the year to May, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Jul 22, 2026
Southern Water and ex-CEO face criminal charges over wastewater tests
Matthew Wright faces fraud allegations in Environment Agency’s first charges against a water boss
Jul 21, 2026
Thames Water lenders to offer ‘golden share’ to UK government
Creditors plan improved offer in bid to avoid nationalisation by new Burnham government
Jul 21, 2026
Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
Jul 21, 2026
Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.
Jul 20, 2026
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
Jul 20, 2026
South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.
Jul 19, 2026
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
Jul 19, 2026
Thames Water warns over future as Burnham eyes state control
Britain’s next prime minister is set to make an announcement on sector
Jul 19, 2026
Anger as water supply misery continues for second day
Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue.
Jul 19, 2026
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham...
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds.
Jul 18, 2026
Britain’s system for avoiding electricity blackouts faces scrutiny
National Energy System Operator’s task made more difficult by climate change and increasing use of renewables
Jul 18, 2026
Superdrug owner considers delay to planned London IPO
Hong Kong-based AS Watson was aiming for a dual listing this autumn
Jul 18, 2026
Thames Water warns over long-term future
Utility says it can survive 12 months but cautions that liquidity may fall short before recapitalisation
Jul 17, 2026
Anglian Water hands chief £1.3mn in retention pay despite bonus curbs
Nearly two-thirds of £1.9mn pay package paid by parent company unregulated by Ofwat
Jul 17, 2026
BP cuts net debt after Iran war drives oil price surge
Higher prices help cut borrowing as oil major tries to show financial discipline under new boss
Jul 17, 2026
South East Water warns it is struggling to secure new funding
Utility blames public and political scrutiny for hurting investor confidence
Jul 16, 2026
Ocado shares plunge 18% as tech licensing division struggles
Shares hit 13-year low after UK grocery delivery group reports lower profits and says new installations will be delayed
Jul 15, 2026
Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'
The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?
Jul 15, 2026
Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham
The UK's largest water company reported a post-tax profit for the 12 months to the end of March, but its net debt also swelled.
Jul 15, 2026
Thames Water warns over long-term future
British utility warns of ‘material uncertainty’ over its ability to secure enough liquidity
Jul 15, 2026
Thames Water warns over future as Burnham eyes state control
Britain’s next prime minister is set to make an announcement on sector
Jul 15, 2026
Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful'
The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity.
Jul 14, 2026
BP cuts net debt after Iran war drives oil price surge
Higher prices help cut borrowing as oil major tries to show financial discipline under new boss
Jul 14, 2026
South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures
Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.
Jul 13, 2026
Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.