Jan 30, 2026
HSBC targets Hong Kong IPOs after missing out on listings boom
Lender ‘maniacally focused’ on rebuilding its investment bank in one of its home markets
Jan 29, 2026
St James’s Place booked £22bn in new business as investors braced for Budget
UK wealth manager’s net inflows climbed as investors sought to shield themselves against potential tax changes
Jan 29, 2026
Ocado suffers blow as Canadian partner shuts distribution centre
Move follows Kroger’s decision to close its warehouses run on the UK retail technology group’s platforms
Jan 29, 2026
Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down
Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.
Jan 29, 2026
Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips
The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.
Jan 28, 2026
UPS to cut 30,000 jobs as it moves away from Amazon
The parcel delivery giant says it is cutting back on low-profit deliveries for the online retailer.
Jan 28, 2026
Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email
The message was apparently sent in error hours before workers were expecting thousands of job cuts to be announced.
Jan 28, 2026
Starbucks scraps $250,000 cap on boss's use of company jet
The coffee chain changes Brian Niccol's travel budget due to media attention and "credible threat actors".
Jan 27, 2026
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
Under the plan, access to the platforms' core services would remain free to use.
Jan 27, 2026
William Hill owner’s shares slide after trimming profit outlook
Evoke boss says it acted ‘quickly and decisively’ to cut costs following Budget tax rises on online betting
Jan 26, 2026
Water companies press for faster abolition of regulator
Ofwat is likely to be making decisions that affect household bills and infrastructure improvements for another decade
Jan 26, 2026
Ryanair fares to rise as passenger numbers forecast to surge
Despite the setback, the budget airline said it expected passenger numbers to grow this year.
Jan 23, 2026
Directors’ Deals: Barker keeps the faith at struggling Asos
Company repositions in the face of increased competition
Jan 23, 2026
Post Office and Fujitsu accused of delaying £4m legal claim
Lee Castleton is taking legal action against his former employer over the Horizon IT scandal.
Jan 22, 2026
Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show
More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased
Jan 21, 2026
Next buys shoe chain Russell & Bromley but 33 shops at risk
The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next's £2.5m pound offer.
Jan 21, 2026
Prince Harry says Daily Mail makes wife Meghan’s life an ‘absolute misery’
The royal is giving evidence under oath as part of a case against the publisher of the Daily Mail
Jan 20, 2026
Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer
It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.
Jan 20, 2026
Ryanair boss thanks Elon Musk for 'boost' in ticket sales after online row
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days
Jan 19, 2026
UK taxpayers exposed with creditors set to take over struggling broadband...
National Wealth Fund, NatWest and Lloyds make move after unsuccessful attempt to sell Gigaclear
Jan 19, 2026
WHSmith appoints Leo Quinn as executive chair
Former Balfour Beatty boss tasked with rebuilding relations with WHSmith investors after accounting scandal
Jan 19, 2026
Prince Harry accuses Daily Mail of ‘terrifying’ privacy intrusion in phone...
Daily Mail publisher claims evidence for celebrity cases obtained through ‘financial inducements and threats’
Jan 19, 2026
Environment Secretary: South East Water boss 'should not get bonus'
Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies
Jan 18, 2026
British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.
Jan 18, 2026
Prince Harry prepares for High Court showdown with Daily Mail publisher
Celebrities set to give evidence over claims that unlawful activity at the media group was ‘habitual and widespread’
Jan 16, 2026
UK lenders cut mortgage rates in race for new year buyers
December fall in base rate and relatively benign Budget triggers swath of cuts
Jan 15, 2026
Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water
South East Water says some customers in Kent and Sussex may not see supplies return until Friday.
Jan 15, 2026
Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, US safety board report...
An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.
Jan 14, 2026
Prudential names Douglas Flint as chair
The former HSBC executive will succeed Shriti Vadera
Jan 14, 2026
BP takes $4bn-$5bn hit on green energy business
UK oil major attributes charge to gas and low carbon energy unit