Jan 7, 2026

Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject 'inferior' Paramount offer

The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.

Jan 7, 2026

Forecast, beat, rinse and repeat: Next leads the earnings guidance game

Many investors and stock analysts get behind companies that under-promise and over-deliver; it’s the reverse that jars

Jan 6, 2026

Nvidia unveils 'reasoning' AI technology for self-driving cars

Nvidia is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to launch a driverless car powered by its 'Alpamayo' tech

Jan 6, 2026

Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories

The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.

Jan 6, 2026

Next raises profit forecast to £1.15bn after bumper Christmas sales

Sales at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand

Jan 6, 2026

Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease

Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.

Jan 6, 2026

Pubs criticise prospect of licensing reforms in face of higher business rates

Sector calls on ministers to provide urgent financial support following Budget measures

Jan 2, 2026

HSBC files bankruptcy petitions against senior members of Barclay family

Proceedings come as ailing business empire that owned Telegraph owes large debts

Dec 31, 2025

Passengers stuck on Eurostar trains overnight as delays continue

Passengers were left stranded and looking for alternative routes after power issues in the Channel Tunnel.

Dec 31, 2025

Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption

Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.

Dec 31, 2025

Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass

The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

Dec 29, 2025

Mini nuclear reactors are already losing their glow

Several studies suggest SMRs will produce higher levels of nuclear waste than traditional plants

Dec 29, 2025

Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE

Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

Dec 27, 2025

The curious signal sent by HSBC

Scrapping of international manager programme comes despite need for long-term employees schooled in bank’s culture

Dec 24, 2025

BP to sell majority stake in $10bn Castrol to pay down debt

The UK oil and gas major is stepping up asset sales under new chair Albert Manifold

Dec 24, 2025

Top Shell auditor leaves EY role as regulators probe independence breaches

Exit comes after oil major said in July that lead partner had exceeded period allowed under rotation rules

Dec 24, 2025

BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for $6bn

BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

Dec 23, 2025

Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents

Amazon's chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.

Dec 23, 2025

Dotcom tycoon to bankruptcy court: the fall and fall of Robert Bonnier

Amid claims of AudioBoom share price manipulation, a judge found Bonnier lied to secure investment from Nick Candy

Dec 23, 2025

HSBC board member who led search for chair to retire

Ann Godbehere will step down as a director at next year’s annual meeting

Dec 23, 2025

TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account

The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.

Dec 23, 2025

What Tesco can teach fintech hotshots about cultural imperialism

Cultural hurdles can be just as hard to get over as regulatory ones

Dec 22, 2025

HSBC hires ex-Citi executive Ida Liu to lead global private bank

Ida Liu to join Europe’s largest lender as head of its global private bank

Dec 22, 2025

Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide.

Dec 22, 2025

Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago

The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.

Dec 20, 2025

Supply 'too reliant' on one asset, says water firm boss

South East Water wants to expand output capacity after Tunbridge Wells issues, says David Hinton.

Dec 19, 2025

UK regulator launches investigation into WHSmith following accounting errors

Travel retailer has been hit by overstated profits in its US business

Dec 19, 2025

London St Pancras revamp aims to cut Eurostar waiting time to 15 minutes

Planned £100mn overhaul of train station will seek to end ‘holding pen’ experience for passengers

Dec 18, 2025

BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years

BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.

Dec 18, 2025

BP replaces chief Murray Auchincloss after less than two years

Woodside Energy boss Meg O’Neill will become the UK oil and gas major’s new top manager