Crisis-hit retailer WH Smith is working with headhunters to find a new chair to replace Annette Court within 18 months. The move follows an accounting scandal and a 45% share price plunge. Read the latest.
Lloyds Banking Group is set to propose a huge pay rise for CEO Charlie Nunn, following rivals Barclays and HSBC. Discover how post-Brexit rule changes are reshaping UK executive pay.
A major Centrelink call centre operator, Telco Services Australia, paid no corporate tax for two years after winning a multi-million pound government contract. Read the full investigation.
A former finance professional reveals shocking sexual harassment she faced, including being told to 'spread her legs' for a contract. She discusses the industry's toxic culture and her new mission to support victims.
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler agrees a landmark £20m, 10-year contract with Target Darts, the biggest deal in the sport's history. Read the full story.
Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks on a potential $260bn combination. Could a mega-merger reshape the global mining sector?
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the sale of the City & Guilds business arm. Discover the concerns over the £1.5bn deal and its impact on the charity's educational mission.
Turnover at Elon Musk's X in the UK collapsed from £69.1m to £28.8m in 2024. The platform faces a brand safety crisis and political pressure. Read the full financial breakdown.
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.
Rio Tinto and Glencore confirm preliminary talks for a potential all-share merger, which could create a mining behemoth valued at over $200bn. Read the latest on this seismic deal.
General Motors records a massive $7.1bn quarterly loss, largely due to pulling back from EVs after US policy changes under Trump slowed consumer demand. Read the full analysis.
Glencore and Rio Tinto are in preliminary talks that could lead to an all-share merger, creating the world's largest mining firm. The deadline for a decision is 5 February 2026. Read the latest.
Mining giants Glencore and Rio Tinto have resumed talks on a potential mega-merger that could create the world's largest mining firm. The deal, driven by record commodity prices, faces a key deadline in February. Read the latest.
Investment bank Evercore recruits Rothschild's co-head of European consumer dealmaking, Andrew Dale, to lead its own European consumer M&A practice. Read the full story.
HSBC agrees to a €268m settlement over 'cum-cum' dividend tax fraud claims in France. The banking giant also secures shareholder approval to privatise Hang Seng Bank.
Private equity deals will take longer in 2026 as firms use continuation vehicles. AI caution grows, while £893tn of 'dry powder' fuels public-to-private deals. Expert analysis inside.
Hudson Bay Capital, co-founded by ex-Goldman Sachs managing directors, has secured a Dubai financial licence, expanding its global footprint. Discover the strategic move here.
The UK's competition regulator has escalated its investigation into the planned £75m merger of bread giants Kingsmill and Hovis. The move could impact consumer choice and prices.
Latham & Watkins has hired a 10-lawyer team from A&O Shearman in London, including a senior partner, in a significant post-merger talent grab. Discover the details and implications for the legal sector.
Morgan Stanley elevates 183 bankers to managing director, with London a key hub. The promotions reflect strategic growth in investment banking and wealth management. Discover the full breakdown.
Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running a vast online fraud network from Cambodia, has been arrested and extradited to China. The US alleges his conglomerate was a front for a major criminal organisation.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's monthly earnings exceed $100k each, as revealed in their divorce papers. The stars have agreed on a detailed custody plan for their two daughters. Read the full financial and legal details.
Investment bank Jefferies saw a 21% rise in investment banking revenue, but profits were hit by a loss at its First Brands acquisition. Discover the full Q2 results.
BlueScope Steel rejects a $13.2bn takeover bid, Pro-Palestine groups plan Melbourne rally against Israeli president's visit, and NSW police warn of elderly driver scams. Follow live updates.
UBS recruits former Direct Line CEO Penny Winslow to bolster its Financial Institutions Group, marking a strategic hire in London's competitive banking sector. Discover the implications.
JPMorgan Chase has appointed former Citigroup banker Anurag Hargunani to head its equity capital markets syndicate for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This key hire strengthens the bank's ECM team in a competitive market. Read the full story.
Warner Bros Discovery's board advises shareholders to reject a risky $108.4bn hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, backing a rival Netflix offer instead. Get the full analysis.
Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject a $108.4bn hostile bid from Paramount Skydance, claiming investors have been misled. The board backs a rival Netflix deal.
The FCA has fined former Carillion finance directors Richard Adam and Zafar Khan a total of £371,700 for making misleading statements. Read the full details of the City watchdog's crackdown.
Coty's UK arm swings to a £9m pre-tax profit after a £53m loss, as the beauty giant considers selling major brands like Rimmel and Max Factor. Discover the strategic shift.