May 28, 2026
An unhealthy focus on sex - Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's...
Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show.
May 28, 2026
Superdrug IPO would put lipstick on a drab UK retail sector
Superdrug grew almost twice as fast as Boots over past four years
May 28, 2026
Ousted BP chair hits out at ‘lies’ over his conduct
Executive says he ‘pushed hard’ at FTSE oil group but disputes criticism of his behaviour
May 28, 2026
Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans
The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites.
May 28, 2026
Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.
May 28, 2026
Ousted BP chair clashed with company secretary
Ben Mathews has taken time off work following upheaval at oil major
May 28, 2026
BP should never have made Manifold chair
The UK energy company’s board took an unwise gamble on a dominant executive
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