Jan 7, 2026
Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offer
The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.
Jan 7, 2026
Forecast, beat, rinse and repeat: Next leads the earnings guidance game
Many investors and stock analysts get behind companies that under-promise and over-deliver; it’s the reverse that jars
Jan 6, 2026
Nvidia unveils 'reasoning' AI technology for self-driving cars
Nvidia is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to launch a driverless car powered by its 'Alpamayo' tech
Jan 6, 2026
Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories
The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.
Jan 6, 2026
Next raises profit forecast to £1.15bn after bumper Christmas sales
Sales at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand
Jan 6, 2026
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease
Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.
Jan 6, 2026
Pubs criticise prospect of licensing reforms in face of higher business rates
Sector calls on ministers to provide urgent financial support following Budget measures
Jan 2, 2026
HSBC files bankruptcy petitions against senior members of Barclay family
Proceedings come as ailing business empire that owned Telegraph owes large debts
Dec 31, 2025
Passengers stuck on Eurostar trains overnight as delays continue
Passengers were left stranded and looking for alternative routes after power issues in the Channel Tunnel.
Dec 31, 2025
Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption
Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
Dec 31, 2025
Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.
Dec 29, 2025
Mini nuclear reactors are already losing their glow
Several studies suggest SMRs will produce higher levels of nuclear waste than traditional plants
Dec 29, 2025
Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
Dec 27, 2025
The curious signal sent by HSBC
Scrapping of international manager programme comes despite need for long-term employees schooled in bank’s culture
Dec 24, 2025
BP to sell majority stake in $10bn Castrol to pay down debt
The UK oil and gas major is stepping up asset sales under new chair Albert Manifold
Dec 24, 2025
Top Shell auditor leaves EY role as regulators probe independence breaches
Exit comes after oil major said in July that lead partner had exceeded period allowed under rotation rules
Dec 24, 2025
BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn
BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.
Dec 23, 2025
Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents
Amazon's chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.
Dec 23, 2025
Dotcom tycoon to bankruptcy court: the fall and fall of Robert Bonnier
Amid claims of AudioBoom share price manipulation, a judge found Bonnier lied to secure investment from Nick Candy
Dec 23, 2025
HSBC board member who led search for chair to retire
Ann Godbehere will step down as a director at next year’s annual meeting
Dec 23, 2025
TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account
The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.
Dec 23, 2025
What Tesco can teach fintech hotshots about cultural imperialism
Cultural hurdles can be just as hard to get over as regulatory ones
Dec 22, 2025
HSBC hires ex-Citi executive Ida Liu to lead global private bank
Ida Liu to join Europe’s largest lender as head of its global private bank
Dec 22, 2025
Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026
Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide.
Dec 22, 2025
Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago
The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.
Dec 20, 2025
Supply 'too reliant' on one asset, says water firm boss
South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton.
Dec 19, 2025
UK regulator launches investigation into WHSmith following accounting errors
Travel retailer has been hit by overstated profits in its US business
Dec 19, 2025
London St Pancras revamp aims to cut Eurostar waiting time to 15 minutes
Planned £100mn overhaul of train station will seek to end ‘holding pen’ experience for passengers
Dec 18, 2025
BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years
BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.
Dec 18, 2025
BP replaces chief Murray Auchincloss after less than two years
Woodside Energy boss Meg O’Neill will become the UK oil and gas major’s new top manager