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
May 27, 2026
BP shakes up its leadership … again
The oil major removed chair Albert Manifold over ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct
May 27, 2026
Waitrose steps up competition for affluent shoppers with price cuts
Slowing grocery sales ignite battle for cost-conscious middle class
May 27, 2026
Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.
May 26, 2026
Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
May 26, 2026
'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal
Senior independent director Amanda Blanc says the board has been "surprised and disappointed" to learn of the issues.
May 26, 2026
BP removes chair Albert Manifold after claims of bullying
Oil major names Ian Tyler as interim chair
May 26, 2026
BP is deeply dysfunctional, but it could be worse
Investors should be concerned by Manifold’s ousting, but better to fire too many executives than too few
May 26, 2026
Post Office investigation could be delayed by five years, police warn
The commander leading the national police inquiry says the size of the investigation team would need to double in order to meet its current timeline
May 23, 2026
Superdrug owner shrugs off volatility to press ahead with $30bn dual listing
AS Watson plans to publicly trade shares in both Hong Kong and London before the end of 2026
May 22, 2026
Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices".
May 22, 2026
UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues
Temperatures hit 28.4C at London's Heathrow on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
May 22, 2026
Stockpickers: National Grid, Jadestone Energy, SSP Group
Our experts discuss which companies to buy, sell or hold this week
May 22, 2026
Richard Desmond’s group faces £40mn-plus bill from failed lottery lawsuit
Judge criticises ‘unreasonable’ case that tycoon’s Northern & Shell brought against Gambling Commission
May 21, 2026
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
May 21, 2026
BT chief warns AI boom will push up mobile phone prices
Telecoms group expands cost-cutting target as turnaround continues
May 21, 2026
EasyJet to launch loyalty scheme to woo unhappy British Airways flyers
Budget airline says UK flag carrier’s overhaul had made its programme too ‘elite’
May 21, 2026
Post Office replaces Fujitsu after Horizon scandal
Accenture and OneView Commerce win £500mn contracts to run and create alternative to notorious IT system
May 21, 2026
Morrisons blames UK government policy for shutting 100 lossmaking stores
Closures are latest cost-cutting step by UK supermarket chain
May 21, 2026
BT is finally getting on top of its altnet threat
UK telecom has put up a fight as its rivals slow their rate of sprawl
May 20, 2026
JLR plans to develop vehicles in US with Stellantis
Jeep and Peugeot owner also strikes deal with Dongfeng to produce Chinese group’s electric cars in France
May 19, 2026
British Airways seeks up to £10mn from Heathrow after baggage system chaos
Airline wants financial redress over series of breakdowns including loss of 20,000 bags last weekend
May 19, 2026
Starbucks Korea sacks CEO over controversial 'Tank Day' promotion
Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.
May 18, 2026
Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
May 18, 2026
Activist hedge fund pushes Premier Inn owner to put itself up for sale
Corvex Management says Whitbread has no credible plan to reverse share price slide in past year
May 18, 2026
Ford boss hints at return of Fiesta as an electric model
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.
May 15, 2026
HSBC pauses $4bn private credit investment
Lender announced plan last year to use $3.2tn balance sheet to muscle into alternative lending market
May 15, 2026
British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
Debt agents working for British Gas had broken into the homes of vulnerable customers to fit pre-payment energy meters.