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.
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.
The High Court ruled D-Robe guilty of passing off its goods as Dryrobe products. The outdoor swimming favourite has defended its brand against copycats.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Emma Rice's exquisite adaptation of Dylan Thomas's Christmas poem brings magic to The Lucky Chance in Frome. Joy radiates from this intimate production until 21 December.
Essensys founder Mark Furness has tabled a 20p per share takeover proposal for the troubled tech firm. Discover the details behind the potential deal and the company's financial challenges.
Danny Seagren, the first actor to play a live-action Spider-Man on The Electric Company, has passed away at 81. Remember his legacy and read his incredible story.
Jill Freud, the real-life inspiration for Lucy Pevensie in CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia and founder of Suffolk's beloved summer rep theatre, has died aged 98. Discover her remarkable life story.
Barnaby Joyce may defect to One Nation as a UK deepfake company is blocked in Australia for generating child exploitation material. Follow our live politics blog.
The UK government introduces a stamp duty suspension on company shares to attract more IPOs to London, countering competition from New York and European markets.
UK government faces criticism for allowing British Virgin Islands to restrict access to beneficial ownership register ahead of anti-corruption summit. Read the full investigation.
Bristol entrepreneurs sold cars and risked homes to build Send It Direct, now turning over £130,000 monthly with same-day courier service delivering for major clients.
The Cambridge Satchel Company's Black Friday sale offers 40% off iconic heritage bags, including styles loved by Taylor Swift. Discover premium leather bags at reduced prices.
Shoppers are raving about the Marks and Spencer fleece hooded dressing gown, now at a 20% discount. Get this cosy, long-length robe for just £24 and feel 'snug as a dormouse'.
Discover how a former cryptocurrency executive is now creating businesses specifically designed for acquisition by major private equity firms like KKR and Apollo. Learn about this innovative investment strategy.
Defence giant Babcock reports robust H1 results with profit up 19%, but its share price fluctuates as investors debate future prospects. Discover the full analysis here.
Larry Ellison and White House officials discussed potential CNN programming changes, including axing hosts Trump dislikes, during Paramount's Warner Bros Discovery acquisition talks. Explore the political implications.
Discover Alice Zaslavsky's recipe for silky roast peppers on a creamy Balkan white bean dip. A surprisingly substantial plant-based dish perfect for any meal.
Coronation Street legend Kym Marsh announces lead role in Single White Female stage tour alongside EastEnders star Lisa Faulkner. UK and Ireland tour begins January 2026.
Donald Trump joked he gained Barron's respect after arranging a White House meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo during Saudi Crown Prince's dinner. Discover the political and sporting implications.
Australia cancels visa of South African neo-Nazi Matthew Gruter as government reviews anti-hate legislation following Sydney protest. Read the latest developments.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House for the first time since Jamal Khashoggi's killing. Plus, Trump's drug war with Colombia and a Bangladesh ex-leader's death sentence.
Arsenal are reportedly willing to consider bids for four first-team players in the January transfer window, including Ben White and Gabriel Jesus. Discover the latest on the potential squad shake-up.
Donald Trump dismissed Jamal Khashoggi's murder during Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit, claiming the Saudi prince 'knew nothing' about the killing while announcing major defence deals.