Feb 11, 2026
Ford says it took an extra $900m tariff hit last year
The US carmaker's tariff costs were higher than expected because of a change to the Trump administration's tariff relief program.
Feb 11, 2026
Disney advert banned for showing 'disturbing' severed body
Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and "visually distinct from a human".
Feb 11, 2026
Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people
Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds.
Feb 10, 2026
Barclays vows to return £15bn to shareholders after profit boost
British lender’s performance was driven by strong performance from its investment bank
Feb 10, 2026
BP becomes first oil major to suspend share buyback plan
Move comes as oil major seeks to strengthen its balance sheet
Feb 10, 2026
BP steps up cost cutting as profits slide
The oil giant also says it is suspending its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.
Feb 10, 2026
BT replaces Openreach boss in latest top-level reshuffle
Deputy chief Katie Milligan must now decide whether to expand fibre coverage to millions more homes
Feb 10, 2026
Apple and Google agree to change app stores after 'effective duopoly' claim
The UK's markets regulator says the proposed commitments "will boost the UK's app economy".
Feb 10, 2026
Former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre ‘reduced to rage’ over hacking claims
Leading tabloid executive says paper used third-party services to obtain information before he instituted a ban in 2007
Feb 8, 2026
South East Water still has ‘troubling’ governance gap, warn auditors
UK utility that left 30,000 households without water has no internal audit function
Feb 6, 2026
Shell dumps EY after breach of independence rules
Big Four accounting rival PwC will now audit oil major from 2027
Feb 6, 2026
Most smart motorways not value for money, say reports
National Highways found only three out of 16 schemes are on track to deliver the financial benefits expected.
Feb 6, 2026
YouTube's $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
YouTube's total revenue last year surpassed that of rival streamer Netflix as it seeks to dominate TVs.
Feb 6, 2026
Uber ordered to pay $8.5m over claim driver raped passenger
The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.
Feb 5, 2026
Shell chief pushes for more cost cuts as it keeps rewarding investors
FTSE 100 oil major’s move comes despite lower oil prices
Feb 5, 2026
BT stems customer losses as broadband competition abates
Chief executive Allison Kirkby says she tends to ignore ‘noise’ of short sellers betting against company
Feb 5, 2026
Jaguar Land Rover’s cyber attack costs widen to £260mn
UK carmaker, which warned of negative free cash flow of up to £2.5bn, has not tapped into £1.5bn UK government-backed loan
Feb 5, 2026
Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety
Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.
Feb 5, 2026
Barclays cuts ties with lobbying firm founded by Peter Mandelson
UK bank drops Global Counsel over frustrations with the way it has handled former minister’s remaining stake
Feb 5, 2026
Jobs set to be cut at Wedgwood
Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.
Feb 5, 2026
Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree
Shares in the tech giant fell in after hours trade as investors appeared wary of the sector's big spending plans.
Feb 4, 2026
Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend merger
Concerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.
Feb 4, 2026
Shell plans up to £4.6mn pay rise for chief Wael Sawan
UK oil major has consulted shareholders on boosting maximum long-term share awards to £13.8mn a year
Feb 4, 2026
US probes Nike over white workers' discrimination claims
Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably.
Feb 3, 2026
BP faces new investor tactics in climate pressure campaign
Business strategy to be questioned at annual meeting after renewable energy plans were ditched
Feb 3, 2026
Virgin Media O2 owners to seal £2bn acquisition of UK broadband rival
Telefónica and Liberty Global are leading a takeover of Netomnia in a deal to close gap with BT’s Openreach
Feb 3, 2026
Fears over impact if free car parking removed
Cornwall Council is consulting on proposals to remove free parking from 13 of its car parks.
Feb 3, 2026
Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive
The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.
Feb 3, 2026
Stop watching Netflix and go to the pub, Welsh first minister says
Eluned Morgan said her government can't be expected "to step in and do the work that the public should be doing".
Feb 2, 2026
Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.