Oct 6, 2026
The creditor bloodbath in UK telecoms
BT struck a deal to buy TalkTalk but the majority of the struggling broadband provider’s creditors are likely to be left with nothing
Oct 6, 2026
BT’s swoop on TalkTalk has regulators over a barrel
UK watchdog typically takes a robust view of reduced competition in telecoms market but is taking a back seat this time
Oct 6, 2026
Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers
The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.
Oct 6, 2026
Healey warns banks that UK faces ‘challenging’ fiscal picture but stays...
Chancellor refuses to give executives from banks including Barclays, HSBC and NatWest any guidance on whether they will face Budget tax increases
Oct 6, 2026
Asos customers report notification warning of ‘hack’
Shares in FTSE 250 retailer fall more than 10% following reports from mobile users
Oct 6, 2026
Sainsbury’s search for scale puts mergers back on the table
Talks with Morrisons reflect Sainsbury’s renewed confidence that regulators would approve a deal to consolidate industry
Oct 6, 2026
Asos investigating after app notification warned customers of ‘hack’
Shares in FTSE 250 retailer fall 11% after mobile users receive message threatening to leak unspecified material
Oct 6, 2026
Asos confirms hackers sent 'unauthorised' notification to app users
Asos confirmed an "unauthorised customer notification" was sent out via its app on Tuesday, after users raised alarm.
Oct 6, 2026
What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
Oct 6, 2026
Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys in six-year deal
The gala is leaving traditional US broadcast networks for live worldwide streaming.
Oct 5, 2026
BT buys struggling rival TalkTalk out of administration
Takeover would hand another 1.6mn broadband customers to UK market leader
Oct 5, 2026
BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk
The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers
Oct 5, 2026
BT buys struggling rival TalkTalk out of administration
Deal will result in estimated £400mn cash hit for UK’s broadband leader and wipe out debts of smaller competitor
Oct 5, 2026
BT weighs improved TalkTalk offer after initial approach rejected
Telecoms group seeks deal within days for debt-laden broadband provider
Oct 5, 2026
Sainsbury’s held merger talks with smaller rival Morrisons
Supermarkets discussed potential multibillion deal between November and February
Oct 4, 2026
BT weighs improved TalkTalk offer after initial approach rejected
Telecoms group seeks deal within days for debt-laden broadband provider
Oct 1, 2026
Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest
Dr Ning Xu denies he broke the rules of Nikon's annual Small World In Motion contest.
Oct 1, 2026
Boots set to get carved out of private equity
Buyout firm Sycamore is nearing a $9bn deal to sell the chemist to the billionaire Weston family
Oct 1, 2026
Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage'
The review comes after a woman spoke out after being assaulted in a Maidenhead hotel.
Oct 1, 2026
BT seeks government nod for potential TalkTalk takeover
Telecoms group holds talks with UK officials over possible antitrust issues involved in buying smaller competitor
Oct 1, 2026
BT seeks government nod for potential TalkTalk takeover
Telecoms group holds talks with UK officials over possible antitrust issues involved in buying smaller competitor
Oct 1, 2026
Thames Water apologises after £145,000 customer billing mistake
The firm has apologised to the family.
Oct 1, 2026
What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo
Several self-inflicted mistakes have cost the biggest sportswear brand on the planet in recent years.
Sep 30, 2026
Greggs to cut 740 factory jobs to save costs
Shares rise as bakery chain raises profit outlook for the year
Sep 30, 2026
Barclays waters down return-to-office mandate after staff backlash
Bank gives workers more time to comply with three-days-a-week rule
Sep 30, 2026
Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".
Sep 30, 2026
HSBC turns east
Doubling down on Hong Kong offers a way to capitalise on wealth flowing out of China, but increases the risks of confrontation with Beijing
Sep 30, 2026
Greggs to cut 740 jobs and close factories
High street bakery brand Greggs has announced plans to shut four of its factories and cut 740 jobs.
Sep 30, 2026
Boots owner nears $9bn sale of chemist to Canada’s Weston family
Takeover would mark the billionaire family’s return to UK retail four years after its sale of Selfridges
Sep 29, 2026
Warning more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.