Jun 24, 2026

BT’s pension fund lost £300mn on Thames Water

One of UK’s biggest private schemes wrote off stake in beleaguered utility in 2024

Jun 24, 2026

Nationalising Thames Water can be easier than it looks

The UK’s next PM faces some hard decisions. Bringing the failing utility into state ownership isn’t one of them

Jun 24, 2026

Top Andy Burnham pick advised Thames Water creditors

James Purnell’s previous role running consultancy Flint Global has raised concerns about conflicts of interest

Jun 23, 2026

Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light

Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.

Jun 23, 2026

Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light

Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.

Jun 23, 2026

South East Water announces new chief executive

John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.

Jun 23, 2026

Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise

The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.

Jun 23, 2026

O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m

The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

Jun 23, 2026

Who had the best World Cup advert?

BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

Jun 23, 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 22, 2026

Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise

The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.

Jun 22, 2026

Ocado hunts for new chief to replace Tim Steiner

UK grocery technology group has been hit by international licensing partners scaling back agreements

Jun 22, 2026

South East Water announces new chief executive

John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.

Jun 19, 2026

Who had the best World Cup advert?

BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

Jun 19, 2026

O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m

The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

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