Alphabet hits $4tn valuation after Apple AI deal
Google's parent company Alphabet has surpassed a $4tn valuation, overtaking Apple after securing a deal to power Siri with its Gemini AI. Discover the details and market impact.
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Grateful Dead's Bob Weir Dies, Tributes Pour In
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead legend, dies aged 78. Andy Cohen, Brandi Carlile and fellow musicians honour the 'last actual hippie' and his enduring musical legacy.
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Dies at 78
Bob Weir, the legendary rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has passed away. We explore his life, music, and enduring legacy in rock history. Read the full tribute.
Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, Legacy Custodian, Dies Aged 78
Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's rhythm guitarist and co-founder, has died at 78. We explore his integral role, unique style, and enduring legacy in rock music. Read the full tribute.
Rio Tinto and Glencore restart $260bn merger talks
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed preliminary talks on a potential all-share merger that could create a $260bn global leader. Read the latest on the deal.
Modella Capital in spotlight as two retailers face collapse
Investment firm Modella Capital faces scrutiny as Claire's and The Original Factory Shop, with 2,550 jobs at risk, head for administration. Explore the rapid restructuring strategy of this little-known player.
Obituary: Elizabeth Kay, Visionary Theatre Designer
Celebrated theatre designer Elizabeth Kay, known for her revolutionary minimalist sets and work with the RSC, has died aged 86. Explore her influential career.
LK Bennett files for administration for second time
The upmarket fashion brand LK Bennett has filed a High Court application to appoint administrators, putting 280 jobs at risk. Read the latest on the retailer's financial crisis.
Company Registrations Fall 30% After New ID Rules
New identity verification rules at Companies House have led to a sharp 30% drop in weekly registrations, aiming to combat fraud but raising concerns about evolving tactics.
Mitcham workshop gives asylum seekers skills and hope
A community workshop in Mitcham is helping asylum seekers escape hotel isolation by teaching construction skills and offering a path to employment. Discover how this initiative is building futures.
UK Travel Firm Ickenham Travel Group Goes Bust After 55 Years
The Ickenham Travel Group has ceased trading after more than five decades. Find out the latest advice from the CAA for affected holidaymakers and their ATOL protection rights.
UK's Ickenham Travel Group goes bust after 55 years
The Ickenham Travel Group has ceased trading after 55 years. Learn about ATOL protection, refund options, and crucial steps for affected customers.
Kylie Minogue secures first UK Christmas number one
Kylie Minogue has topped the UK festive singles chart for the first time with 'XMAS'. The 57-year-old pop icon becomes the first solo female artist in 12 years to achieve the feat. Discover the full chart rundown.
Kylie Minogue secures historic UK Christmas number one
Kylie Minogue tops the UK festive chart with 'XMAS', becoming the first solo female artist in 12 years to achieve the Christmas number one. Discover the full story and chart rundown.
Kylie Minogue secures 2025 UK Christmas number one
Kylie Minogue's festive hit 'Xmas' tops the UK singles chart, making her the first woman with number ones across four decades. Discover the full story behind her historic win.
Kylie Minogue Challenges Wham! For Christmas No.1
Chart boss Martin Talbot reveals Kylie Minogue's new single is giving Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' its toughest festive challenge yet. Who will win the 2025 Christmas number one?
Ocado Chair Joins Visma Board for Major London IPO
Adam Warby, Chairman of Ocado Group, is set to join the board of Norwegian software giant Visma as it prepares a massive London stock market listing in 2026. Read the full story on this major boost for the City.
Council ignored warnings on builder before firm collapsed
Westminster City Council continued to contract a financially unstable builder, Geoffrey Osborne, which later collapsed, leaving homes unfinished and costing taxpayers an extra £27.5m. Discover the full investigation.
Norway's Equinor hit with £53m penalty for oil spills
Norway's state oil giant Equinor faces a massive £53m fine for extensive pollution and gas leaks at its Mongstad refinery, following years of alleged inadequate maintenance. Read the full investigation details.
Thames Water pauses £2.5m executive bonus payments
Thames Water defers controversial £2.46m retention awards for 21 senior managers. Learn about the political pressure and the firm's ongoing survival battle.
RSC's Ambitious Forsyte Saga Adaptation Premieres
The RSC launches a monumental two-part adaptation of The Forsyte Saga at Stratford's Swan Theatre. Discover our review of this ambitious seven-hour theatrical event.
Cumberbatch sells stake in SunnyMarch production company
Benedict Cumberbatch has sold a controlling stake in his SunnyMarch production company to Lumina Studios Group. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for the future of the firm behind hits like 'The Courier'. Read the full story.
Obituary: Margaretta D'Arcy, Playwright and Activist
Margaretta D'Arcy, the politically charged playwright and activist, has died aged 91. With husband John Arden, she championed radical theatre and famously picketed the RSC. Read her remarkable story.
CEO offers £3bn firm to flat Earth provers
Columbia Sportswear's CEO, Tim Boyle, has made an extraordinary bet: he'll hand over his £3billion company to anyone who can prove the Earth is flat. A bold marketing stunt challenges conspiracy theorists.
Royal Shakespeare Company cuts 11% of jobs
The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to cut its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to save £2.8m annually, citing a 'perilous' financial situation due to funding cuts and soaring costs. Read the full story.
Thames Water complaints surge 75% amid £20bn debt crisis
Thames Water reveals a 75% surge in complaints as it negotiates a bailout to tackle its £20bn debt. Read the latest on the utility giant's financial struggle.
Thames Water profits leap as funding crisis looms
Thames Water reports a £386m half-year profit, driven by higher bills, but warns of a potential rapid collapse into government control due to its £17bn debt crisis. Read the latest on the utility's precarious future.
Travel Counsellors CEO on £50m Global Expansion
Manchester-based Travel Counsellors CEO Steve Byrne explains the £50m acquisition of Canada's The Travel Agent Next Door, boosting international sales to 30% and ruling out a near-term IPO.
London bus strikes to hit 13 routes in December and January
Major bus strikes will disrupt 13 routes in east London on December 12-13 and January 8-9, impacting Christmas shopping in Stratford. Full list of affected services and the reason for the industrial action.
79-year-old widow chased for 2p energy debt
A 79-year-old disabled widow from Dudley was pursued for a 2p debt due to a computer error, threatening her credit rating and causing immense stress. Discover how the situation was resolved.
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