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