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'.
Jun 2, 2026
King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
Jun 2, 2026
BP held talks about selling £2bn of UK North Sea assets to Ithaca
Oil major still exploring a deal despite failed discussions as CEO Meg O’Neill pursues restructuring
Jun 2, 2026
South West Water fined record £1.9mn after parasite outbreak
Pennon-owned utility pleaded guilty to supplying water unfit for human consumption
Jun 2, 2026
Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
Jun 2, 2026
Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.
Jun 1, 2026
EasyJet shares jump 11% after Castlelake considers takeover bid
Budget carrier says it has not received an approach from US private credit firm Castlelake
Jun 1, 2026
Royal Mail faces UK regulatory probe over ‘unacceptable’ service levels
Ofcom says postal service has started to improve but bemoans continuing ‘deep frustrations’ for customers
Jun 1, 2026
BP backs Amanda Blanc to lead second chair search despite City unease
Oil major’s senior independent director took lead on appointing shortlived chair Albert Manifold
May 30, 2026
Why does Castlelake want to buy easyJet?
Budget carrier has large fleet and expensive airport slots, while its share price has been hit by Iran crisis
May 29, 2026
Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
May 29, 2026
Several BP shareholders found ousted chair ‘challenging’
Several large investors say it was hard to arrange meetings with Albert Manifold before his removal from oil major
May 29, 2026
Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".
May 29, 2026
Ocado shares jump after striking online grocery deal with Asda
Partnership comes after British technology group suffered blow to US business
May 29, 2026
Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets
May 29, 2026
Directors’ Deals: Aviva chief Blanc adds to stake
Insurer’s share price has fallen by 8 per cent so far this year
May 29, 2026
Private credit firm Castlelake explores bid for easyJet
Takeover of budget airline would see another UK-listed company taken off the stock market
May 28, 2026
An unhealthy focus on sex - Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's...
Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show.
May 28, 2026
Superdrug IPO would put lipstick on a drab UK retail sector
Superdrug grew almost twice as fast as Boots over past four years
May 28, 2026
Ousted BP chair hits out at ‘lies’ over his conduct
Executive says he ‘pushed hard’ at FTSE oil group but disputes criticism of his behaviour
May 28, 2026
Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans
The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites.
May 28, 2026
Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.
May 28, 2026
Ousted BP chair clashed with company secretary
Ben Mathews has taken time off work following upheaval at oil major
May 28, 2026
BP should never have made Manifold chair
The UK energy company’s board took an unwise gamble on a dominant executive
May 27, 2026
Is BP ungovernable? Chair’s ousting over ‘bullying’ fuels fresh cycle of chaos
Albert Manifold’s behaviour and use of personal devices cited as factors in his removal over conduct and governance concerns
May 27, 2026
BP removes chair Albert Manifold after claims of bullying
Hands-on approach was viewed as aggressive by several colleagues at UK oil major
May 27, 2026
UK retailers call for £2.60 small parcels charge to close customs loophole
M&S, Primark and Next want government to close exemption benefiting Chinese rivals