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.
As Giving Tuesday 2025 approaches, US newsrooms are relying on reader donations for survival. This model raises urgent questions about the future of public-interest journalism in the UK and beyond.
Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is left reeling after a letter from a prison inmate's mother takes a romantic turn. Will he pursue a new connection?
Exclusive analysis reveals nearly 40% of City of London Corporation committee items were held in private. Critics accuse the body of being 'too focused on its own interest'.
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.
Exclusive: Liberal MP Andrew Hastie's patron club secured nearly £20,000 in UK-style grants. Discover the conflict of interest revelations and how taxpayer funds were allocated.
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.
Traders predict a 93% likelihood of a Bank of England rate cut in December to 3.75%, making borrowing and mortgages cheaper. Discover what this means for you.
Rachel Reeves faces criticism for 'deceiving' Budget that delays fiscal repair as economists warn of interest rate hold fears. Key details on borrowing and tax changes.
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.
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.
The US government cancels its October inflation report, leaving the Federal Reserve without crucial data as it considers interest rate cuts. Discover the economic implications.
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.
Australian shares follow Wall Street's AI-fueled tech slide. Explore the causes behind the ASX's 7% drop and whether the AI boom signals a market bubble. Get expert analysis on what's next.
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October, yet accelerating food prices pose a major challenge for the Bank of England and continue to strain household budgets.
Overseas investors are flocking back to London's property market, with total investment set to exceed £14bn in 2025. Discover what's driving the capital's remarkable commercial real estate revival.
UK inflation falls to 3.6% in October, signalling potential interest rate cuts. Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares budget measures to accelerate price drops as Bank of England remains divided.
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October, but food prices climbed to 4.9%. The Bank of England faces pressure on interest rate decisions. Read the latest economic analysis.
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October, marking the first decline in five months. The drop comes ahead of Rachel Reeves's crucial budget statement. Read the full analysis.
UK inflation is forecast to have cooled to 3.6% in October, down from 3.8%. This could ease pressure on households and influence the Chancellor's upcoming budget. Read the latest analysis.
Norwegian software giant Visma considers London or Stockholm for €20bn listing. Sir Ron Kalifa approached as potential chair in London's bid for major financial coup.