Jun 18, 2026
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected.
Jun 18, 2026
How could Thames Water be nationalised?
Intervention by UK environment secretary has raised prospect of utility entering government’s special administration regime
Jun 18, 2026
HSBC fined over Australian scam failures
Bank admits inadequate protection of ‘spoofing’ victims
Jun 18, 2026
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall.
Jun 17, 2026
Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.
Jun 17, 2026
AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos says
The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.
Jun 16, 2026
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to...
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
Jun 16, 2026
Environment secretary casts doubt on £10bn Thames Water rescue
Emma Reynolds’ warning increases prospect of the nationalisation of Britain’s biggest water company
Jun 16, 2026
Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Elon Musk's firm agrees to buy Cursor, while a surge SpaceX's shares sees it overtake Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company.
Jun 16, 2026
Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn
The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.
Jun 15, 2026
Australian pharmacy group pulls out of $10bn talks to buy Boots
Sigma Healthcare says deal for UK retailer would not meet its strategic objectives
Jun 12, 2026
Channel Tunnel owner threatens legal action over UK’s tripling of business rates
Eurotunnel says it faces an ‘unreasonable’ rise in its rateable value from £40mn a year to £118mn by the Valuation Office
Jun 12, 2026
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser becomes dame in King’s birthday honours list
Citigroup chief executive Jane Fraser has been recognised and will become a dame
Jun 11, 2026
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
Jun 10, 2026
Thames Water to pay £749mn under creditor takeover deal
Costs mount for restructuring of UK’s biggest water company as it strives to avoid nationalisation
Jun 10, 2026
WHSmith shares tumble 19% as retailer announces capital raise
UK retailer plans to issue about a fifth of its existing share capital
Jun 10, 2026
Debenhams boss on the daily habit he swears by
Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. He shares the best advice he's received and some of the keys to his success.
Jun 9, 2026
BP investors push for change at ‘mismanaged kingdom’
Lack of detail on why Albert Manifold was fired sows doubts over culture overhaul
Jun 9, 2026
ITV set for World Cup ad record as AI groups pile in
Spending by US tech companies and major expansion of 2026 tournament lift revenues at struggling UK broadcaster
Jun 9, 2026
PwC investigated by accounting regulator over WHSmith audit
FRC to launch investigation into Big Four firm’s work after retailer revealed accounting errors in US business
Jun 9, 2026
VodafoneThree bids for TalkTalk consumer business
Acquisition would help UK’s largest mobile operator fulfil ambition to double its broadband business
Jun 9, 2026
Boots in talks over $10bn sale as owners look to ditch IPO plan
Weston family and Australian group Sigma Healthcare both interested in buying UK pharmacy chain
Jun 8, 2026
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
Jun 8, 2026
Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps.
Jun 5, 2026
Grant puts gloss on paint recycling enterprise
A Cambridgeshire social enterprise is awarded £400,000 by the National Lottery to help it expand.
Jun 5, 2026
William Hill owner agrees to £243mn offer from gaming group Bally’s Intralot
Evoke put itself up for sale after taking hit from steep UK tax rises
Jun 3, 2026
Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
Jun 3, 2026
Nissan signs deal with China’s Chery for Sunderland car production
Future of UK’s largest car plant was thrown into doubt by massive restructuring of Japanese group
Jun 3, 2026
Barclays hopes to boost UK economy with enlightened self-interest
Bank wants the government to make changes that encourage more foreign companies to manage their cash from the UK
Jun 2, 2026
Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'
The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.