Jul 8, 2026
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services
No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.
Jul 8, 2026
Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets
Nearly 6,000 social homes are thought to be illegally listed on short-term rental platforms.
Jul 8, 2026
Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts
Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.
Jul 8, 2026
Virgin Media fined £28mn for preventing customers from cancelling contracts
Ofcom uncovers tactics such as excessive call transfers to prevent customers from cancelling contracts
Jul 8, 2026
Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failures
The water firm took "genuine accountability" after breaching wastewater obligations, Ofwat says.
Jul 8, 2026
Tesco explores sale of European business
Disposal would refocus UK’s biggest grocer on home market and end decades-long attempt to build major global operation
Jul 8, 2026
Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.
Jul 7, 2026
Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
Rachel Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.
Jul 7, 2026
Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar
It comes as demand for semiconductors continues to outstrip supplies, which has pushed up prices.
Jul 7, 2026
HSBC pulls back from riskier private credit lending
Europe’s biggest bank told some clients in recent weeks that it would not renew facilities
Jul 7, 2026
Thames Water creditors willing to bid for utility even if it is nationalised
Future of indebted group is a potentially expensive issue for UK’s presumptive next prime minister
Jul 7, 2026
Budget Energy announces 9.5% price increase
Budget Energy NI says the rise is due to the "continued volatility" in wholesale energy markets.
Jul 6, 2026
ITV hits such as I'm a Celebrity to stay free to watch after Sky takeover
The two broadcasters say the deal will create a strong rival to global streaming giants.
Jul 6, 2026
Ocado paves way for exit of boss Tim Steiner after succession clash
Founder to stay in post until group concludes succession planning following boardroom pressure to remove him
Jul 6, 2026
Sky agrees £1.6bn ITV deal as UK broadcasters take on streaming rivals
Combination will leave US media group Comcast in control of a broadcaster that reaches 21mn households
Jul 6, 2026
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'
The sweeping layoffs equate to roughly 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 job losses at Xbox.
Jul 6, 2026
EasyJet’s sale could be surprisingly good for its rivals
Budget airline will comfort its competitors if the destination remains largely the same
Jul 5, 2026
'Lung scan in supermarket car park saved my life'
Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury's Tesco car park detected she had cancer.
Jul 5, 2026
What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows
An announcement is expected imminently on Sky buying ITV's TV and streaming channels.
Jul 3, 2026
Ocado shareholders call for removal of chair Adam Warby
Boardroom battle escalates after plot to oust founder and CEO Tim Steiner
Jul 3, 2026
Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says
More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.
Jul 3, 2026
Shell alleged to have misled UK courts in Nigeria pollution case
Long-running trial over blighting of Niger Delta due to begin next year
Jul 3, 2026
Top investors oppose £5.7bn private equity bid for energy group DCC
Offer from KKR and Bridgepoint subsidiary fails to win support from Ninety One, Aviva Investors and Fidelity International
Jul 2, 2026
Don't expect connected car apps to save your stolen car, experts say
Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
Jul 2, 2026
Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border system
The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.
Jul 1, 2026
UK watchdog launches in-depth probe into Virgin Media O2 owners’ £2bn deal
Review of Telefónica and Liberty Global’s planned takeover of Netomnia could delay consolidation in fibre broadband sector
Jul 1, 2026
ABF sugar profits hit by Strait of Hormuz closure
Primark sales decline as FTSE 100 group struggles ahead of planned split of retail and food businesses
Jul 1, 2026
Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice
The actor, who died in 2016, appears in the Netflix show with the consent of his estate.
Jun 30, 2026
Hollywood director gets two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix
He was accused of using money for a Netflix show on lavish purchases like Rolls Royces and Ferraris.
Jun 30, 2026
Lenders say FCA car finance redress scheme violates their human rights
Customer payouts on hold as groups including Volkswagen Financial Services and Crédit Agricole launch legal challenge