Sep 5, 2026
The prime minister won’t cut spending — here’s how I’m cutting mine
Cutting back feels self-defeating but October’s Budget will be punishing for broad-shouldered Britons
Sep 4, 2026
Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - said in March that it would cut 50,000 roles.
Sep 4, 2026
Greggs, H&M and Space NK - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
Sep 4, 2026
Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers
Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance
Sep 3, 2026
Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to...
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
Sep 3, 2026
Watch: BBC travels in self-driving Uber around London
The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday.
Sep 2, 2026
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order
The move follows an order by President Donald Trump as part of Washington's trade spat with Canada.
Sep 2, 2026
BP names Ian Tyler as chair
UK oil major hands role to interim chair following the removal of Albert Manifold
Sep 2, 2026
BP names new chair as it tries to move on from Albert Manifold
UK oil major hands role to interim chair following the removal of Albert Manifold
Sep 2, 2026
Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring
The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster".
Sep 2, 2026
BP gets the chair it wants rather than the one it needed
What Ian Tyler can do is shore up the rest of the board, seeking directors with traits and competences he lacks
Sep 1, 2026
UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
The yield on 30-year gilts hit its highest level since 1998
Sep 1, 2026
Trump pushes Apple to change 'Lake Ontario' to 'Lake America' on its maps
The request comes after Google made the switch for US-based users over the weekend. MapQuest, another US map provider, said it will not change the name.
Sep 1, 2026
British banks crack down on Covid loan defaulters after government pressure
Barclays and Starling file winding-up petitions against almost 70 companies, many of which have never filed accounts
Sep 1, 2026
Thames Water should go into administration, says senior Tory MP
Geoffrey Clifton-Brown wants the government to protect customers from ‘predatory’ hedge funds seeking control over the UK’s largest water utility
Aug 31, 2026
Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges
Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.
Aug 28, 2026
Colman's Mustard put up for sale ahead of merger
The sale comes before a proposed merger between parent company Unilever and McCormick.
Aug 28, 2026
Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst
SES Water says it is working to repair a burst main which is affecting supply to the airport.
Aug 27, 2026
Thames Water creditors and government in stand-off over future
Investors want clarity over potential nationalisation but ministers insist no decision is imminent
Aug 27, 2026
Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers
About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed, Manchester Airport Group says.
Aug 27, 2026
Google, Microsoft and OpenAI among 100 firms calling for better cyber defences
The letter warns cyber-attacks which use AI will become more sophisticated in a matter of months.
Aug 27, 2026
Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans
In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.
Aug 26, 2026
Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
The company also says gamers will soon be able to get digital versions of many of the games they currently own.
Aug 25, 2026
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
Aug 24, 2026
Thames Water creditors plan board shake-up if utility avoids nationalisation
Move aims to reassure government there would be a change of leadership under their ownership
Aug 24, 2026
Twitch and Amazon face legal action over using livestreams to train AI
The lawsuit alleges Twitch used streamers' videos to train AI without their permission or proper compensation.
Aug 21, 2026
HSBC spends $68mn on biggest cull of senior bankers since financial crisis
Reduction came as Europe’s largest lenders shed biggest number of highly paid bankers since 2020
Aug 21, 2026
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'
Aug 21, 2026
UK posts unexpected budget deficit of £1.8bn in July
Latest borrowing data underscores challenge facing chancellor John Healey ahead of his first Budget
Aug 21, 2026
Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails 'encouraging' signs
The struggling firm said it had improved its performance but missed regulator-set delivery targets.