Jul 18, 2025

Netflix uses AI effects for first time to cut costs

Visual effects made using the technology has appeared in a Netflix original show for the first time.

Jul 18, 2025

BP offloads US onshore wind business as it pivots back to oil

Sale to LS Power is part of plan to generate $20bn from divestments

Jul 18, 2025

Sub-postmistress conviction referred to appeal court

A Kent woman's case is the first conviction linked to the Post Office Capture system to be referred.

Jul 17, 2025

Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top court

The ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.

Jul 17, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 500 UK jobs

The company says this is 'normal business practice' but an expert blames Trump tariffs

Jul 17, 2025

New science centre aims to help fight pandemics

The government wants to invest billions to make the National Biosecurity Centre the largest in Europe.

Jul 17, 2025

Meta investors settle $8bn lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy

Shareholders accused Meta leaders of damaging the company by allowing repeat violations of Facebook users' privacy.

Jul 17, 2025

Former Goldman banker Dingemans on shortlist to chair Channel 4

Four names submitted to culture and media secretary Lisa Nandy

Jul 17, 2025

Former HSBC trader has fraud conviction overturned

Mark Johnson, 59, has fought to establish his innocence ever since he was convicted of fraud in 2017.

Jul 16, 2025

Barclays fined £42mn for failed money laundering checks

UK watchdog says ‘simple check’ could have prevented breach by lender

Jul 16, 2025

Barclays fined millions over financial crime risk lapses

The UK's financial watchdog says the bank had failed to properly check two of its clients.

Jul 16, 2025

'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola to change key US ingredient

Coca-Cola said they "appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm", without confirming they plan to make the tweak.

Jul 15, 2025

Thames Water expresses doubt it can avoid temporary nationalisation

Embattled utility reports full-year pre-tax loss of £1.65bn

Jul 15, 2025

Thames Water 'extremely stressed', warns boss amid huge losses

The company's future remains uncertain as it posted losses of £1.65bn for the previous financial year.

Jul 15, 2025

Banking climate alliance battles to retain big European lenders

Barclays and UBS refuse to commit to Net-Zero Banking Alliance following HSBC’s exit despite softening of group’s rules

Jul 15, 2025

BBC boss Davie admits ‘mistakes’ after string of scandals

National broadcaster’s deficit almost halved to £132mn last year

Jul 14, 2025

Post Office could be owned by its postmasters, government says

The service could be turned into an employee-owned business, under options set out by the government.

Jul 14, 2025

Starbucks staff must work in the office four days a week

The coffees shop firm is offering one-time payments to staff who decide to leave rather than comply.

Jul 13, 2025

Wealthy turn to life insurance to soften blow of new UK inheritance tax rules

Demand for policies surges as estate owners face unexpected bills following Budget reforms, say brokers

Jul 11, 2025

National Grid under renewed scrutiny over network maintenance spending

FTSE 100 company undergoing quarterly reviews by energy regulator in relation to investment in its high-voltage cables

Jul 11, 2025

WPP turns to Microsoft executive as AI threatens ‘Kodak moment’

British advertising group hopes Cindy Rose will revive its fortunes as AI shakes up ad land

Jul 11, 2025

BP says lower oil prices will weigh on earnings

Energy major warns of second-quarter hit but flags higher production

Jul 11, 2025

Airlines angry at planned rise in Heathrow charges

Heathrow Airport unveils a £10bn investment plan, aiming to handle 10m extra passengers per year by 2031.

Jul 11, 2025

UK F-35 jet fleet dogged by delays and staff shortages, watchdog says

Aircraft programme ‘shortcomings’ undermine effectiveness of Britain’s armed forces, National Audit Office says

Jul 11, 2025

Parents braced for more school meal price rises

Meals went up to £2.90 in April - but Oxfordshire County Council warns there are more increases to come.

Jul 11, 2025

National Trust blames tax rises as it cuts 550 jobs

The heritage and conservation charity says it is under "sustained cost pressures" and is looking to save £26m.

Jul 10, 2025

Thames Water dismisses last-minute rescue bid backed by ex-Lib Dem peer

Water Retail Company CEO Rupert Redesdale preparing proposal for utility with Muinín Holdings

Jul 10, 2025

Royal Mail to scrap second-class post on Saturdays

Regulator Ofcom says fewer second class deliveries will help Royal Mail cut costs.

Jul 10, 2025

WPP hires Microsoft executive Cindy Rose as new chief

British-American will lead efforts to revive fortunes of London-listed advertising agency

Jul 10, 2025

L&G agrees up to $20bn private credit partnership with Blackstone

Deal is latest example of European insurance and pension groups tapping fast-growing asset class