Jul 31, 2026
Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.
Jul 31, 2026
Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad
Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.
Jul 31, 2026
HSBC sells $25bn Australian home loan book to Blackstone
Mortgage transfer is latest step in global overhaul of Europe’s biggest lender
Jul 31, 2026
Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three...
Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off?
Jul 31, 2026
BP puts its UK North Sea business up for sale
Decision to formally market assets comes after talks with Ithaca Energy
Jul 31, 2026
Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.
Jul 31, 2026
Sainsbury’s strikes deal to sell Argos for £120mn to Swift Partners
Sale marks UK retailer’s second attempt to offload general merchandise chain as it focuses on its core food business
Jul 31, 2026
BP puts North Sea business up for sale
The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.
Jul 31, 2026
Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I...
Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.
Jul 31, 2026
Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.
Jul 30, 2026
Peak Greggs is rolling ever further into the future
In an age of AI hacks and space data centres, Greggs is finding success in protein and proximity
Jul 30, 2026
Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
Jul 30, 2026
Shell posts second-highest profits ever as traders cash in on Iran disruption
UK oil major says earnings have surged even as its gas production fell sharply because of Middle East war
Jul 30, 2026
BP to cut 700 jobs as it warns on oil ‘oversupply’
UK oil major says reduction in ‘non-frontline’ roles will result in flatter corporate structure
Jul 30, 2026
Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover
The car giant says it expects fewer than 300 people will lose their jobs.
Jul 30, 2026
Xbox tech boss says 'unacceptable' outage should not have affected disc games
The outage meant Xbox users had trouble signing into their accounts, seeing their game library and launching games
Jul 30, 2026
British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
Jul 30, 2026
Virgin Media O2 owners weigh options to slash £22bn debt pile
Dividend cuts, job losses and lower investment are among measures being considered by Telefónica and Liberty Global
Jul 29, 2026
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group builds stake in Burberry
Sports Direct owner discloses 4% position as it strives to establish itself in luxury market
Jul 29, 2026
Greggs shares soar as baker defies fears of sausage roll peak
Baker has continued its expansion in face of scepticism over UK’s continued appetite for its sausage rolls
Jul 29, 2026
Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".
Jul 28, 2026
Barclays profits boosted by market volatility gains
UK bank’s quarterly earnings rise 31% to £3.3bn
Jul 28, 2026
Coca-Cola and Unilever sales surge after World Cup marketing blitz
Soft-drink maker’s marketing included promoting Powerade in mid-game ‘hydration breaks’
Jul 28, 2026
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group builds stake in Burberry
Sports Direct owner discloses 4% position as it strives to establish itself in the luxury market
Jul 28, 2026
eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case
Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.
Jul 26, 2026
Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage
Bottled water is being handed out to passengers and staff while the issue is investigated.
Jul 24, 2026
HSBC sells Singapore insurance business to Allianz for $2.1bn
Deal is latest example of lender’s ‘ongoing simplification’ under Georges Elhedery
Jul 24, 2026
South East Water secures £200mn liquidity boost
Cash-strapped British utility says financing will be used to help future bond issuance
Jul 24, 2026
BP nears deal to sell solar business Lightsource to Kuwait-backed group
Qualitas Energy and investment arm of sovereign wealth fund in advanced talks to purchase renewables business
Jul 23, 2026
Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles
He said the rising cost of gaming tech is likely to mean more people will stream their games online.