Holly Williams
Business News
Elon Musk’s SpaceX soars to two trillion dollars in record-breaking IPO
It makes Tesla and X owner Mr Musk – already a billionaire – the world’s first paper trillionaire.
12 Jun 2026
Business News
Hotel chains and data firm under investigation over possible information sharing
Hilton, Holiday Inn owner InterContinental Hotels Group and Marriott, as well as data analytics firm CoStar are being probed by the CMA.
2 Mar 2026
Business News
Soaring numbers of jobless young women costing economy billions – report
PwC estimates that cutting young female Neet rates in the UK to 3.6% could add up to £11 billion to economic output.
2 Mar 2026
UK27 Feb 2026
UK snack giant axes beloved range of crisps
The brand’s owners, KP Snacks, said the plans come after a slump in demand for the crisps range
Celebrity News27 Feb 2026
Paramount set to win Warner Bros takeover tussle as Netflix withdraws
The surprise development comes after Paramount increased its bid for Warner Bros to over £82 billion
Business News
Paddy Power owner Flutter hopeful of World Cup boost after results disappoint
The group, which also owns brands including Betfair and FanDuel in the US, missed forecasts with annual sales of 16.4 billion US dollars (£x billion).
27 Feb 2026
UK
Sainsbury’s puts 300 jobs at risk amid head office restructure
The grocery giant said most of the cuts would impact its technology and data division.
26 Feb 2026
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Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs amid £150 million cost-cutting overhaul
The group confirmed around 5 per cent of its global workforce is being cut
Business News
LSEG boosts returns for shareholders amid activist investor pressure
SEG said it would follow £2.1 billion in buybacks made last year with another £3 billion by February next year.
26 Feb 2026
Business News
Molson Coors shutting Sharp’s Brewery and call centre with 200 jobs at risk
Molson Coors bought Sharp’s Brewery in 2011 but said the Cornish site was ‘no longer financially sustainable’.
25 Feb 2026
Business News
Diageo cuts outlook and slashes dividend as new boss takes the reins
Former Tesco chief executive Sir Dave Lewis, who took the helm in January, said there was ‘significant work ahead’ in turning Diageo around.
25 Feb 2026
Business News
Aston Martin axing up to a fifth of workers as losses widen
The luxury car maker said it would reduce its 2,800-strong global workforce by up to 20%, after 170 jobs were cut at the start of last year.
25 Feb 2026
Business News
AstraZeneca boss Pascal Soriot nets £17.7m in pay and bonuses for 2025
The drug maker’s annual report showed his total pay lifted 6.4% last year after he was awarded nearly £16 million in bonuses and share awards.
24 Feb 2026
Business News
Donald Trump’s new global tariffs come into effect at lower-than-feared 10%
The US president had declared on Saturday that he would increase sweeping global tariffs to 15% after last week’s Supreme Court ruling.
24 Feb 2026
Business News
Zoopla buys online business newhomesforsale.co.uk
It comes amid a push by Zoopla to expand its new build offering, having recently announced tie-ups with Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon.
24 Feb 2026
Business News
Centrica boss picks up £3.6m in bonuses and share awards despite profits plunge
British Gas owner Centrica handed chief executive Chris O’Shea a £1.4 million annual bonus and £2.2 million in long-term share awards for 2025.
23 Feb 2026
Business News
Smiths News faces possible pension fund claim for collapsed Tuffnells scheme
The Pensions Regulator told Smiths News at the end of last week it was considering issuing a so-called Financial Support Direction against the firm.
23 Feb 2026
Business News
Johnson Matthey cuts sale price of CT division by over a quarter to £1.3bn
Johnson had originally struck a deal in May to sell its CT arm to Honeywell for £1.8 billion including debts.
23 Feb 2026
Business News
Royal Mail calls for union agreement on reforms as it misses post targets
The group delivered 91.6% of second class mail within three working days and 77.5% of first class post the next working day in its third quarter.
20 Feb 2026
Business News
Franco Manca owner looking at ‘strategic options’ in tough restaurant market
Fulham Shore confirmed it had appointed Alvarez & Marsal to carry out the review.
20 Feb 2026
Business News
‘Unprecedented’ demand for jewellery helps retail sales surge in January
The ONS said the total volume of retail sales rose by 1.8% in January, up from growth of 0.4% in December.
20 Feb 2026