Nov 13, 2026
Global Microsoft outage affecting tens of thousands of users
Users worldwide report issues after tech giant says its infrastructure has been hit by "elevated load"
Nov 13, 2026
What happened overnight with the Microsoft global outage?
Microsoft is struggling to fix a global outage, with services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot affected by "connectivity problems".
Nov 13, 2026
Why is Microsoft's outage lasting so long and will emails be lost?
Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful.
Nov 13, 2026
NHS, schools and police forces hit by Microsoft outage
Major airports and intelligence services are unaffected while the government is assessing the impact on its services.
Nov 13, 2026
Courts, spies and MPs: How the Microsoft outage has been felt around the world
From city governments in the US to spy agencies in Australia, the Microsoft outage is being felt around the world.
Nov 13, 2026
What we know so far about the Microsoft outage
A Microsoft outage is affecting services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot.
Nov 13, 2026
Are you affected by the Microsoft outage?
A Microsoft outage has affected services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot.
Nov 13, 2026
Microsoft outage 'stark reminder' of how much we rely on tech
Microsoft has apologised for the issue, which it said was due to a technical failure.
Nov 13, 2026
Stockpickers: Fuller, Smith & Turner, Dialight, Vodafone
Our experts discuss which companies to buy, sell or hold this week
Nov 13, 2026
Microsoft says services fully restored after day-long global outage
Experts say the event is a "stark reminder" of how heavily the world relies on a small group of big tech providers.
Nov 12, 2026
Lego marketplace BrickLink offline after 'unusual activity' detected
Known as the eBay of Lego, it has been down for three days and is yet to disclose what caused the shutdown.
Nov 12, 2026
Burnham cannot rescue Poundland
The UK discounter suffers from rising competition and changes in shopping habits, not predatory capitalism
Nov 11, 2026
Poundland gets 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