Sep 30, 2026
Greggs to cut 740 factory jobs to save costs
Shares rise as bakery chain raises profit outlook for the year
Sep 30, 2026
Barclays waters down return-to-office mandate after staff backlash
Bank gives workers more time to comply with three-days-a-week rule
Sep 30, 2026
Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".
Sep 30, 2026
HSBC turns east
Doubling down on Hong Kong offers a way to capitalise on wealth flowing out of China, but increases the risks of confrontation with Beijing
Sep 30, 2026
Greggs to cut 740 jobs and close factories
High street bakery brand Greggs has announced plans to shut four of its factories and cut 740 jobs.
Sep 30, 2026
Boots owner nearing $9bn sale of chemist to Canada’s Weston family
Takeover would mark the billionaire family’s return to UK retail four years after its sale of Selfridges
Sep 29, 2026
Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.
Sep 29, 2026
Apprentice star tells PM why pie shop is closing
Paul Bowen says a rise in employer's National Insurance was "the tipping edge" to him closing a pie shop.
Sep 29, 2026
Barclays waters down return-to-office mandate after staff backlash
Bank gives workers more time to comply with three-days-a-week rule
Sep 29, 2026
Soho House venue under investigation for food safety
A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.
Sep 28, 2026
Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit
Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.
Sep 28, 2026
MFS owner blames Barclays for collapse amid fraud allegations
Paresh Raja denies claims he siphoned at least £1.3bn from mortgage firm in response to High Court lawsuit
Sep 28, 2026
What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.
Sep 27, 2026
Faisal Islam: The two big calls the chancellor has to make ahead of the Budget
He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.
Sep 27, 2026
Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years
The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".
Sep 25, 2026
Subway rival bets hot sandwiches will sell in UK’s ‘cold and rain’
US chain Jersey Mike’s embarks on ambitious expansion plan despite struggling hospitality sector
Sep 25, 2026
Poundland owner demands £30mn for chain it bought for less than £1
Gordon Brothers asks bidders to repay it in full for a shareholder loan inherited from Poundland’s previous owner
Sep 24, 2026
HSBC moves board meeting from Dubai to London amid safety concerns
Bank’s decision to shift location underscores challenges still facing expats as Iran war continues
Sep 24, 2026
UK bank tax receipts jump 20% following surge in profits
Industry is bracing for a possible raid in next month’s Budget
Sep 24, 2026
HSBC axes $26,000 perk for Hong Kong bankers to join members’ clubs
UK lender overhauls historic benefits for employees working in the territory as it seeks greater alignment with Hang Seng staff
Sep 23, 2026
Global banks threaten to shift investment away from UK if taxes rise
Chancellor John Healey is looking for revenues in next month’s Budget to compensate for hit from higher borrowing costs due to Iran war
Sep 23, 2026
Diageo poaches WPP finance chief as CEO Lewis overhauls top team
Drinks group’s chief Dave Lewis appoints former Tesco colleague Joanne Wilson
Sep 23, 2026
Pornhub investigated over its age checks
The regulator says it has concerns over how the site is relying on third party checks provided by Apple for some users.
Sep 23, 2026
UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
Sep 23, 2026
L&G to cut a tenth of its workforce
Move to slash 1,000 jobs comes as part of broader effort by chief executive António Simões to restructure FTSE 100 group
Sep 22, 2026
Borrowing surge puts pressure on chancellor ahead of Budget
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
Sep 22, 2026
Call of Duty's Activision to make next Halo game as Xbox cuts more jobs
The news comes as part of a "reset" announced by Xbox in July, with 3,600 planned job losses overall.
Sep 21, 2026
Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care?
Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.
Sep 21, 2026
UK flights disrupted by another air traffic control problem
National Air Traffic Services says equipment has failed at its Prestwick control centre
Sep 21, 2026
Stockpickers: Glenveagh, Wickes, Big Technologies
Our experts discuss which companies to buy, sell or hold this week