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
Jan 14, 2026
South East Water faces Ofwat investigation as outages continue
UK environment secretary orders regulator to review utility’s performance with Kent and Sussex homes still lacking supplies
Jan 13, 2026
Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri
Analysts say the deal is likely to be welcomed by consumers - but reflects Apple's failure to develop its own AI tools.
Jan 13, 2026
South East Water bosses recalled by MPs over outage
About 25,000 properties remain without water in Kent after new supply issues
Jan 13, 2026
Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
Jan 9, 2026
Argos sales drop damps festive cheer at Sainsbury’s
UK’s second-biggest supermarket chain joins Tesco and M&S with positive trading over festive period
Jan 9, 2026
Retailers Using AI to Catch Shoplifters
BBC's Jim Connolly puts the technology to the test at an independent Post Office
Jan 8, 2026
Tesco and M&S ring up strong Christmas food sales as Asda struggles
Retailers extend run of strong performance stretching back several years
Jan 8, 2026
Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas food sales
Both major retailers report strong food sales, but M&S says sales of clothing and homeware fell.
Jan 8, 2026
Primark owner ABF warns weak clothing sales will hit profits
Weak European sales to drag on profits, as group weighs splitting off fast-fashion high-street brand
Jan 8, 2026
Greggs warns of flatlining profits as short sellers circle
Bakery chain blames ‘subdued consumer confidence’ for ‘challenging year’ in food-to-go market
Jan 8, 2026
HSBC settles French dividend trade probe for €300mn
Move follows investigation into bank’s handling of trades between 2014 and 2019
Jan 8, 2026
Reeves set to announce U-turn on pubs business rates
Chancellor had commissioned officials to examine the impact of her Budget on the sector
Jan 8, 2026
Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says
The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.
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