Nov 11, 2026
Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue
The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a buyer.
Nov 11, 2026
Banks turn to credit insurance to stretch AI lending limits
Barclays, HSBC and JPMorgan Chase among lenders to explore or make use of product to free up capacity
Nov 11, 2026
ITV cuts content budget as ad revenue slides
UK broadcaster to make £30mn in savings as advertising demand weakens
Nov 11, 2026
Poundland founder writes to King for help
Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators, which protects it from creditors until Thursday.
Nov 11, 2026
Poundland staves off immediate collapse as US owner talks with buyers
Gordon Brothers supports extension of moratorium on creditor claims after intense criticism from politicians
Nov 11, 2026
Welsh NHS bosses call for multi-year health funding
Next week Welsh ministers will unveil next year's draft spending plans for all public services.
Nov 9, 2026
How BP and Shell fell out of love with the forecourt
Activist investors and upstream needs force oil majors to rethink portfolios
Nov 9, 2026
Whitbread investors slap down activist Corvex’s bid for board seat
Shareholders in Premier Inn owner vote against resolution to hand board seat to US hedge fund
Nov 9, 2026
Poundland unable to buy new stock as fears over collapse grow
The discount chain is continuing to edge towards collapse and is said to be "running on fumes", according to one insider.
Nov 9, 2026
The facial recognition technology stopping shoplifters
Business correspondent Emma Simpson tries out Sainsbury's facial recognition technology.
Nov 8, 2026
Can the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original?
Nintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict.
Nov 8, 2026
Government 'looking seriously' at banning under-16s from Vinted and eBay
The culture secretary confirms reports they could be in the list of platforms set to be banned next March.
Nov 6, 2026
Microsoft rejects multibillion-dollar AI deal with UK’s Nscale
Fresh blow ahead of start-up’s IPO as tech giant turns down option to more than double Texas data centre contract
Nov 6, 2026
British Airways owner warns of higher fares next year as fuel costs rise
IAG says airline group will be less protected in 2027 by fuel hedging compared with 2026
Nov 6, 2026
West End reports spending boost after Oxford Street bans cars and buses
Transactions on Barclays debit and credit cards increased 13% between October 26 and October 31, compared with same period last year
Nov 5, 2026
Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.
Nov 5, 2026
BT shares rally as investors sense ‘show me the money’ moment
Better than expected profits fuel optimism that heavy network investments will pay off
Nov 5, 2026
BT shares rally as investors sense ‘show me the money’ moment
Better than expected profits fuel optimism that heavy network investments will pay off
Nov 4, 2026
Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
One of Poundland's suppliers will lose millions if it collapses, while other suppliers have said they would go under.
Nov 3, 2026
Apple unsure when it will get more foldable iPhones ahead of Christmas
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo was a hit with people willing to spend $2,000 on a new mobile.
Nov 3, 2026
Christmas 2026 stamps unveiled by Royal Mail
The annual Christmas collection of five stamps feature scenes from the Nativity.
Nov 3, 2026
Virgin Media O2 to cut thousands of jobs
UK’s second-largest broadband provider to slash staff costs by 30% by 2029
Nov 3, 2026
Unilever to cut €1bn in costs after food spin-off
FTSE 100 group seeks to convince investors it is primed for growth following sale of slower-growth division
Nov 2, 2026
Ryanair says it may freeze workers' pay and raise airfares
The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.
Nov 1, 2026
Does the Budget mark the end of Miliband-ism?
New emphasis on cutting energy costs marks shelving of former energy secretary’s ‘mission’ to deliver clean power by 2030
Nov 1, 2026
No more washing up: How Airbnb's new house rules have divided hosts and guests
Airbnb hosts must stop asking guests to wash-up or take out bins under rules coming into force in November.
Nov 1, 2026
Virgin Media O2 set to cut thousands of jobs to reduce costs
The broadband provider has not finalised the number of roles to be axed but it will likely be a sizeable chunk of its workforce, the BBC understands.
Oct 30, 2026
UK government accused of ‘stealth’ £1.5bn rise in business rates
Chancellor touted an extension of relief in Budget that took 70,000 small shops, restaurants, cafés and gyms out of paying the tax
Oct 30, 2026
Virgin Media O2 nears deal to use BT’s broadband network
Heavily indebted UK telecoms group scraps plans to upgrade its own infrastructure as it races to cut costs
Oct 30, 2026
Why you can’t bank on bank shares
The tax on banks in the Budget this week goes to show that governments just can’t stop meddling with them — which makes long-term investing difficult