Jul 3, 2025

'There is a problem': Facebook and Instagram users complain of account bans

After Meta said some Facebook Groups were wrongly suspended, users tell the BBC the impact it is having - and say it's a wider problem.

Jul 3, 2025

Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 more jobs as it invests in AI

The US tech giant will axe 4% of its global workforce and plough money into artificial intelligence.

Jul 3, 2025

Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike

Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.

Jul 3, 2025

Ryanair increases size limits for free cabin bags

The increase comes as the EU mandates a universal minimum size for free underseat bags.

Jul 2, 2025

National Grid bosses claim they were not told of fire risk defect at Heathrow...

Finding from official review raises questions for National Grid

Jul 2, 2025

Greggs shares tumble as hot weather prompts profit warning

Bakery chain says heatwave increased demand for cold drinks but reduced overall footfall

Jul 2, 2025

EY broke US audit rules on Shell mandate two years in a row

Big Four firm in regulatory crosshairs after exceeding time limits on work for oil major in the US and UK

Jul 2, 2025

Heathrow considering legal action against National Grid over fire that caused...

An investigation has been launched by the energy regulator into National Grid after finding issues at a substation were not fixed.

Jul 2, 2025

Five things we now know about the fire that shut Heathrow down

A report into a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day has been released - what are the key findings?

Jul 1, 2025

Southern Water secures £1.2bn bailout from Macquarie

Deal with Australian investor will see lenders including Ares and Westbourne take a haircut on their debt

Jul 1, 2025

Millions of websites to get 'game-changing' AI bot blocker

Publishers including Condé Nast and Sky News have welcomed the new tech from internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare.

Jul 1, 2025

Santander to buy UK high street lender TSB for £2.65bn

The Spanish bank beat British rival Barclays which also put in a formal bid for the Sabadell-owned unit

Jul 1, 2025

TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander deal

The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.

Jun 30, 2025

WHSmith takes haircut on price tag for high street business

Modella Capital renegotiates price downwards after weak trading at UK retailer

Jun 30, 2025

Sliced Bread

Why did the DIY chain Homebase have to close all of its stores?

Jun 30, 2025

Food delivery apps to tighten checks to stop illegal workers

Government met with Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat after report drivers are sub-letting accounts.

Jun 27, 2025

Post Office criminal trials unlikely before 2028, says police chief

The police will not hand files to prosecutors until after the final report from the public inquiry into the scandal is published.

Jun 27, 2025

Nike pledges to cut reliance on Chinese factories

Company executives say the sportwear giant will cut its reliance on producing goods in China to ease the impact of US trade policies.

Jun 27, 2025

Unilever pays $1.5bn for men’s grooming brand Dr Squatch

The Marmite owner has placed another significant bet to gain a foothold in a market it has struggled to crack

Jun 27, 2025

Rivals cast eye over BP crown jewels even as Shell walks away

Future of UK oil major has been an open question for months as its shares have continued to slide

Jun 27, 2025

Nissan Sunderland looking to cut 250 jobs

A spokesperson said the Sunderland plant remained 'at the forefront of our electrification strategy'.

Jun 27, 2025

Jes Staley loses bid to have US investor lawsuit over Epstein ties thrown out

California judge finds statements about Barclays ex CEO’s links to dead paedophile were potentially misleading

Jun 26, 2025

Shell says it has ‘no intention’ of making offer for BP

Oil major says no talks have taken place between the companies over a tie-up

Jun 26, 2025

Jes Staley fails to overturn ban over Epstein links

Judge says former Barclays CEO did not fully disclose relationship with convicted sex offender but reduces £1.8mn fine

Jun 26, 2025

Sam Laidlaw no longer in the running to become BP chair

Former Centrica chief thinks UK oil major will need painful restructuring if it is to avoid being taken over

Jun 26, 2025

Meta admits wrongly suspending Facebook Groups but denies wider problem

Group administrators have reported receiving automated messages which incorrectly say they have violated the rules.

Jun 26, 2025

UK's data agency has 'deep seated' issues, review finds

Problems at the Office for National Statistics, which provides data informing policy decisions affecting millions, need to be addressed so it can rebuild its reputation, a review says.

Jun 25, 2025

Post Office scandal victims claims not chased due to harassment fears

Many sub-postmasters are yet to receive "fair and timely" compensation over Horizon IT scandal, a report says.

Jun 25, 2025

Can HSBC cut its way to growth?

The bank’s latest reorganisation has arguably left it with few options to boost revenue as it faces trade tariffs and lower interest rates

Jun 25, 2025

Shell denies takeover talks with UK rival BP

Chief executive Wael Sawan has been focused on improving Shell’s financial performance and share buybacks