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.
Aug 21, 2026
Prince Harry and other privacy claimants told to pay initial £9.5mn to Daily...
High Court rules that the losing parties must cover legal costs on an ‘indemnity’ basis
Aug 20, 2026
Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
The BBC revealed in March how a woman staying at a Maidenhead hotel was sexually assaulted after a man lied to get a key card to her room.
Aug 20, 2026
Travelodge chief steps down after female guest assaulted
Joanna Boydell replaced by chief financial officer Ray Reidy on an interim basis
Aug 20, 2026
JD Sports warns on profits as US sales tumble at ‘King of Trainers’
Shares in UK retailer drop 10% after latest setback
Aug 20, 2026
Barclays struggles to ‘retrain the dog’ on Wall Street
Investment bank’s seventh co-CEO in four years expected to face same restrictions as predecessors
Aug 19, 2026
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
Aug 18, 2026
Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of Berkshire studios
The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films.
Aug 18, 2026
Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal
The network accuses the administration of retaliation against ABC, as it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".
Aug 18, 2026
American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights
It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue.
Aug 17, 2026
US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child...
Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
Aug 17, 2026
Virgin wins approval for cross-Channel trains despite Eurostar complaints
Regulatory clearance brings competition on rail services to the continent a step closer
Aug 17, 2026
Barclays shakes up investment bank less than three years since last overhaul
Mike Joo hired from Bank of America to lead investment banking
Aug 16, 2026
Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor against higher bank taxes
JPMorgan chief’s call to John Healey is part of lobbying by financial services sector ahead of October Budget
Aug 14, 2026
Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report...
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
Aug 13, 2026
Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out...
Twitch's executives said users can opt out of AI training, which has become a common industry practice.
Aug 13, 2026
Amazon is using Twitch to train generative AI
The streaming platform's users criticised the move to allow the use of channel content for AI training.
Aug 13, 2026
Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
Aug 13, 2026
Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
Harvey Nichols was founded in 1831, but had appointed an administrator in June.
Aug 13, 2026
Frasers buys Harvey Nichols for £40mn as Mike Ashley pushes into luxury
Sports Direct owner warns of closures after purchasing department store chain through pre-pack administration deal
Aug 13, 2026
Burnham warns water companies against treating customers like ‘blank cheque’
Prime minister criticises Ofwat decision to allow suppliers to raise bills by more than expected to pay for new projects
Aug 12, 2026
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Group's chairman to step down
Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.
Aug 11, 2026
Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 56% bigger than today's
The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.
Aug 10, 2026
Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
Aug 10, 2026
John Lewis boss Peter Ruis steps down amid ‘really tough’ trading
Department store’s managing director leaves less than three years after taking up position
Aug 10, 2026
'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
The company was more than just a employer, for years it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.
Aug 10, 2026
Consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool
A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.