Oct 20, 2026
Microsoft gives data centre hopefuls a pre-IPO reality check
The US tech giant calling time on its Nscale deal exposes faultlines running through this fast-growing area of the AI sector
Oct 20, 2026
Virgin Media O2 owners push CMA to reconsider £2bn broadband deal
Liberty Global and Telefónica argue that BT’s acquisition of TalkTalk has materially changed competition in the UK market
Oct 20, 2026
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people out of Britain.
Oct 20, 2026
Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
Oct 20, 2026
Virgin Media O2 owners push CMA to reconsider £2bn broadband deal
Liberty Global and Telefónica argue that BT’s acquisition of TalkTalk has materially changed competition in the UK market
Oct 20, 2026
UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech
Proposed changes could lead to new digital wallets and keys as well as ticketing apps, the regulator says.
Oct 19, 2026
Microsoft pulls out of UK's largest AI data centre
Tech firm Nscale says it is still committed to building the site in Essex.
Oct 19, 2026
BoE scrutinises Barclays over claim traders misrepresented private credit...
Regulator received complaint that UK lender understated the risk of derivatives it used to finance private credit loans
Oct 19, 2026
The five things business wants from the Budget
Rates help for small companies and banks as well as cheaper energy are on the wishlist for UK businesses
Oct 19, 2026
Uber wins bid to throw out £200m black cab claims
Claims that Uber misled TfL over its licence were thrown out because they were brought too late.
Oct 19, 2026
Uber defeats High Court lawsuit brought by London’s black-cab drivers
Judge rules claim against ride-hailing app was brought too late
Oct 19, 2026
Microsoft pulls plug on Nscale data centre deal
US tech giant abandons agreement to lease capacity at neocloud’s UK site
Oct 18, 2026
Third runway at Heathrow Airport would drive growth, Healey says
It comes after the prime minister refused to say whether he backed expansion.
Oct 16, 2026
I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
Oct 16, 2026
Looming UK tax rise puts bankers on edge
Financial sector’s lobbying campaign ahead of UK Budget may have been hampered by divisions between large lenders
Oct 15, 2026
How much is the minimum wage?
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?
Oct 15, 2026
UK’s resilient entrepreneurs prove growth is possible in the gloom
Country’s fastest-growing companies have overcome challenges but face Budget uncertainty
Oct 15, 2026
Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show.
Oct 15, 2026
Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
Oct 15, 2026
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS...
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
Oct 15, 2026
Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in a Budget tax raid later this month.
Oct 15, 2026
Healey signals tax raid on banks in Budget
Chancellor points to looming ‘decisions’ as financial services sector braces for higher levies
Oct 15, 2026
Bankers and advisers set for £334mn easyJet payout
Fees make Apollo’s £5.7bn takeover of airline one of the City’s most lucrative acquisitions this year
Oct 14, 2026
Hundreds of Royal Mail staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans
The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in, that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.
Oct 14, 2026
Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
Oct 14, 2026
Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
The streaming giant had a slowdown in subscriptions.
Oct 14, 2026
Home of London’s oldest restaurant, Rules, given to National Trust
Covent Garden building bequeathed to heritage charity to ensure 228-year institution remains ‘part of city’s cultural life’
Oct 13, 2026
UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year
The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
Oct 13, 2026
How BT’s TalkTalk swoop left broadband rivals fuming
Rescue deal will boost BT’s market leadership at a time when regulators are trying to encourage competition
Oct 13, 2026
BP to set out new strategy after windfall year
UK oil major will announce plans in December after hitting current debt targets