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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13 May 2026
UK

EBay rejects £41.4 billion GameStop takeover offer

The board of EBay labelled the proposal as ‘neither credible or attractive’.
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.
12 May 2026