Oct 14, 2026
Hundreds of Royal Mail staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans
The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in, that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.
Oct 14, 2026
Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
Oct 14, 2026
Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
The streaming giant had a slowdown in subscriptions.
Oct 14, 2026
Home of London’s oldest restaurant, Rules, given to National Trust
Covent Garden building bequeathed to heritage charity to ensure 228-year institution remains ‘part of city’s cultural life’
Oct 13, 2026
UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year
The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
Oct 13, 2026
How BT’s TalkTalk swoop left broadband rivals fuming
Rescue deal will boost BT’s market leadership at a time when regulators are trying to encourage competition
Oct 13, 2026
BP to set out new strategy after windfall year
UK oil major will announce plans in December after hitting current debt targets
Oct 13, 2026
Premier Inn owner urges investors to resist pressure from activist hedge fund
Whitbread asks shareholders to reject Corvex Management’s demand for board seat
Oct 13, 2026
Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
Oct 13, 2026
How BT’s TalkTalk swoop left broadband rivals fuming
Rescue deal will boost BT’s market leadership at a time when regulators are trying to encourage competition
Oct 13, 2026
BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.
Oct 13, 2026
NI company in talks to save Poundland from administration
Poundland says Martin Property Group from Londonderry is the management team's "preferred partner"
Oct 12, 2026
Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank
The impact of the Iran war poses significant risks for the government’s spending plans, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.
Oct 12, 2026
AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.
Oct 12, 2026
Burnham to step up UK business outreach amid fears of Budget tax rises
Prime minister and chancellor to meet chief executives and lobby groups after complaints about lack of detail on plans for economy
Oct 12, 2026
ITV’s Carolyn McCall: ‘I’ve never felt the queen of anything’
Former easyJet boss eyes future chair role as she says running the UK broadcaster has been harder and longer than expected
Oct 12, 2026
ITV’s Carolyn McCall: ‘I’ve never felt the queen of anything’
Former easyJet boss eyes future chair role as she says running the UK broadcaster has been harder than expected
Oct 12, 2026
HMV to close Oxford Street store after three years
HMV says it is looking for a new site in London's West End, but its current site is "unviable".
Oct 12, 2026
Private equity puts string of UK high street names up for sale
Owners of PizzaExpress, Morrisons and Third Space seeking exits as buyout groups cool on sector
Oct 11, 2026
Energy secretary pushes Healey for more Budget support on rising bills
Miatta Fahnbulleh argues help for households should go beyond the most vulnerable ahead of a New Year price rise
Oct 10, 2026
Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
Oct 10, 2026
Tech Now
Shiona McCallum visits Cairngorms National Park to see tech monitor wildfire damage.
Oct 10, 2026
Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case
Philadelphia police said the tip was "flagged as spam", but criticised the tech company for taking more than two months to detect and report the breach.
Oct 10, 2026
King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics
The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.
Oct 9, 2026
Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.
Oct 8, 2026
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.
Oct 8, 2026
New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar'
Prof David Bailey says there is a lot riding on the Type 01 in terms of jobs and investment.
Oct 8, 2026
Tesco predicts less boozy Christmas for UK shoppers
Supermarket group raises profit outlook as it benefits from weaker trading at Asda and Morrisons
Oct 8, 2026
Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and customer numbers are now in the hands of cyber criminals.
Oct 8, 2026
Boots buyout proves old age can be an asset on the UK high street
A pivot to beauty products has helped. Its next opportunity may lie in offering more services, such as in-store health checks