Jul 30, 2026
Peak Greggs is rolling ever further into the future
In an age of AI hacks and space data centres, Greggs is finding success in protein and proximity
Jul 30, 2026
Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
Jul 30, 2026
Shell posts second-highest profits ever as traders cash in on Iran disruption
UK oil major says earnings have surged even as its gas production fell sharply because of Middle East war
Jul 30, 2026
BP to cut 700 jobs as it warns on oil ‘oversupply’
UK oil major says reduction in ‘non-frontline’ roles will result in flatter corporate structure
Jul 30, 2026
Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover
The car giant says it expects fewer than 300 people will lose their jobs.
Jul 30, 2026
Xbox tech boss says 'unacceptable' outage should not have affected disc games
The outage meant Xbox users had trouble signing into their accounts, seeing their game library and launching games
Jul 30, 2026
British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
Jul 30, 2026
Virgin Media O2 owners weigh options to slash £22bn debt pile
Dividend cuts, job losses and lower investment are among measures being considered by Telefónica and Liberty Global
Jul 29, 2026
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group builds stake in Burberry
Sports Direct owner discloses 4% position as it strives to establish itself in luxury market
Jul 29, 2026
Greggs shares soar as baker defies fears of sausage roll peak
Baker has continued its expansion in face of scepticism over UK’s continued appetite for its sausage rolls
Jul 29, 2026
Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".
Jul 28, 2026
Barclays profits boosted by market volatility gains
UK bank’s quarterly earnings rise 31% to £3.3bn
Jul 28, 2026
Coca-Cola and Unilever sales surge after World Cup marketing blitz
Soft-drink maker’s marketing included promoting Powerade in mid-game ‘hydration breaks’
Jul 28, 2026
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group builds stake in Burberry
Sports Direct owner discloses 4% position as it strives to establish itself in the luxury market
Jul 28, 2026
eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case
Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.
Jul 26, 2026
Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage
Bottled water is being handed out to passengers and staff while the issue is investigated.
Jul 24, 2026
HSBC sells Singapore insurance business to Allianz for $2.1bn
Deal is latest example of lender’s ‘ongoing simplification’ under Georges Elhedery
Jul 24, 2026
South East Water secures £200mn liquidity boost
Cash-strapped British utility says financing will be used to help future bond issuance
Jul 24, 2026
BP nears deal to sell solar business Lightsource to Kuwait-backed group
Qualitas Energy and investment arm of sovereign wealth fund in advanced talks to purchase renewables business
Jul 23, 2026
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
He said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.
Jul 22, 2026
Lower fuel, chocolate and beef prices help push inflation down
Prices rose by 2.6% in the year to June, down from 2.8% in the year to May, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Jul 22, 2026
Southern Water and ex-CEO face criminal charges over wastewater tests
Matthew Wright faces fraud allegations in Environment Agency’s first charges against a water boss
Jul 21, 2026
Thames Water lenders to offer ‘golden share’ to UK government
Creditors plan improved offer in bid to avoid nationalisation by new Burnham government
Jul 21, 2026
Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
Jul 21, 2026
Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object'
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.
Jul 20, 2026
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
Jul 20, 2026
South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people
South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.
Jul 19, 2026
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
Jul 19, 2026
Thames Water warns over future as Burnham eyes state control
Britain’s next prime minister is set to make an announcement on sector
Jul 19, 2026
Anger as water supply misery continues for second day
Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue.