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Henry Saker-Clark
Business News
New BP boss overhauls structure to simplify operations
BP said it will be reorganised into two business divisions – upstream and downstream – from the start of July.
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Henry Saker-Clark
9 Jun 2026
Business News
Sizewell C construction costs to add up to £19 to electricity bills, says NAO
Last year, the Government struck a deal with investors to push ahead with the power plant’s construction, to the cost of around £38 billion.
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Henry Saker-Clark
20 May 2026
Business News
AI-boosted office demand drives British Land to stronger profits
British Land’s office campuses business has benefited from deals with new AI-linked tenants, such as Claude parent firm Anthropic.
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Henry Saker-Clark
20 May 2026
Business News
M&S profits slide after cyber attack, but retailer hails ‘progress’
The retailer said it has come out of the year ‘stronger’ despite online sales being suspended after a major cyber incident.
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Henry Saker-Clark
20 May 2026
Business News
‘Tough’ hospitality conditions drag sales lower at Magners owner C&C
The company revealed net sales slipped by 5.7% to £1.57 billion for the year to February 28, compared with a year earlier.
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Henry Saker-Clark
19 May 2026
Business News
Greene King to sell Old Speckled Hen brands to Spanish brewer
The owner of Estrella is to buy the brands and transfer production to its recently built brewery site in Bedford over a transition period.
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Henry Saker-Clark
19 May 2026
Business News
Currys upgrades profits after ‘very solid’ trading
Currys told shareholders that group like-for-like sales grew by 4% over the year to May 2, compared with a year earlier.
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Henry Saker-Clark
19 May 2026
Business News
Standard Chartered to cut around 7,800 jobs amid increased AI use
The London-based company did not reveal the locations affected by the plans.
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Henry Saker-Clark
19 May 2026
Business News
Treasury launches reforms to ease ring-fencing rules on banks
The move was warmly received by a raft of banks including NatWest and Santander on Monday.
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Henry Saker-Clark
18 May 2026
Business News
Recruiter Hays appoints Mark Dearnley as chief executive
The appointment comes after predecessor Dirk Hahn stepped down for ‘personal reasons’ after 28 years at the firm earlier this year.
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Henry Saker-Clark
18 May 2026
UK
Anglo American to sell Australian steelmaking coal mines for £2.9bn
The FTSE 100 commodities giant said it will sell the operations to fellow UK-based miner Dhilmar.
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Henry Saker-Clark
18 May 2026
Politics
UK has highest property tax burden of top economies, says report
Tax firm Ryan’s report found that the UK ranks first globally for the property taxes as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).
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Henry Saker-Clark
18 May 2026
Business News
Has M&S fully recovered from the impact of its cyber-attack?
The retailer will update shareholders on Wednesday May 20 on its recent progress and how consumers are faring.
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Henry Saker-Clark
15 May 2026
Business News
Rich List 2026: Who are the wealthiest people in the UK?
These are the 20 richest people and families in the UK.
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Henry Saker-Clark
15 May 2026
Business News
Jaguar Land Rover sales continue recovery after cyber attack
The UK’s largest car manufacturer, own by India’s Tata Motors, said sales volumes jumped for the past three months.
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Henry Saker-Clark
14 May 2026
Business News
Historic Italian chain to shut all restaurants after entering administration
Lavval Restaurants, the group behind Spaghetti House, appointed corporate finance specialist BTG as administrators last week.
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Henry Saker-Clark
14 May 2026
Business News
Outgoing Currys boss to take top job at Boots
It comes amid growing speculation that Britain’s biggest chemist is preparing for a potential multibillion-pound stock market listing.
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Henry Saker-Clark
14 May 2026
Business News
Foreign investors buying UK gilts risks volatility, says Bank rate-setter
Catherine Mann said overseas investors are playing a ‘particularly large role’ in buying gilts.
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Henry Saker-Clark
13 May 2026
Business News
Vertu says prolonged Iran war could spark higher vehicle prices
The company said profits were impacted by Government EV (electric vehicle) targets and last year’s Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack.
By
Henry Saker-Clark
13 May 2026
UK
EBay rejects £41.4 billion GameStop takeover offer
The board of EBay labelled the proposal as ‘neither credible or attractive’.
By
Henry Saker-Clark
12 May 2026
Business News
Marston’s pins hopes on pub revamps and World Cup
The Wolverhampton-based pub giant saw shares slide after revealing stalling sales.
By
Henry Saker-Clark
12 May 2026
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