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 defers controversial £2.46m retention awards for 21 senior managers. Learn about the political pressure and the firm's ongoing survival battle.
The Guardian unveils its prestigious list of the 100 best male footballers for 2025. See who made the cut, the top contenders, and the biggest surprises in global football.
Financial News unveils new categories and refined methodology for its 2026 rankings of UK financial services firms. Discover the upcoming changes and what they mean for the industry.
New UK unemployment figures and sticky inflation data will shape the Bank of England's crucial interest rate decision this Thursday. Follow the latest economic snapshot.
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.
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.
Barcelona's Aitana Bonmatí cements her legendary status by becoming the first player ever to top the Guardian's 100 best female footballers list for three straight years. Discover the full rankings.
Investors have pulled over £10bn in six months, with UK-focused funds hardest hit. Analysts warn of prolonged market instability and rising gilt yields. Read the full analysis.
Sky News host Sharri Markson ranks among Sydney's most influential, beating Lord Mayor Clover Moore in the Daily Telegraph's Power 100. Discover the media moguls and political figures who made the cut.
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.
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.
Aitana Bonmatí tops the Guardian's 2025 list of the 100 best female footballers. See the full breakdown of 104,140 votes and discover how Arsenal's Russo and Caldentey placed.
Exclusive poll reveals nearly half of Londoners want to move out, with soaring rents and taxes hitting young people hardest. Discover the data and FTSE 100 insights.
Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama becomes the first African artist to top the ArtReview Power 100 list, marking a significant shift in the global art landscape. Discover his journey and the list's new top 10.
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.
Paragon Banking Group's CEO Nigel Terrington signals acquisition plans following a key regulatory reform. The lender's results show profit growth but rising provisions for motor finance and development loans.
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.
The Bank of England warns of rising global financial instability, with stretched equity valuations and AI bubble risks threatening a sharp correction. Read the full analysis.
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The UK stock market, long overlooked, is poised for outperformance in 2026. Discover the drivers, from FTSE 100 gains to small-cap 'gems' and new budget incentives.
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.
The definitive Guardian ranking of the 100 best female footballers on the planet for 2025 is here. Discover who topped the list, the biggest climbers, and the stars defining the modern game.
A blockbuster plan to create the UK's largest infrastructure investment firm has been scrapped after a shareholder revolt over the deal terms. Read the full story.
Challenge yourself with Guardian's Genius Crossword 270 featuring modified answers and hidden quotations. Register now for a chance to win the £100 monthly prize. Deadline: 3 January.
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.