The Bank of England held interest rates steady as the FTSE 100 reached record highs, with investors watching inflation, energy prices, and Middle East tensions.
Energy services group DCC Energy agrees a £5.7 billion takeover by a consortium led by KKR and ECP, marking a notable deal in the energy sector while global oil prices soften.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20% reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England, aiming to support local businesses and revive struggling high streets.
Thames Water investors have offered the UK government a “golden share” and greater oversight powers in a rescue plan aimed at preventing nationalisation of the debt-hit utility.
Britain’s economy increased by 0.1% in May 2026, driven by strong services activity that helped to boost the recovery, while sluggish manufacturing and construction result continued to drag on GDP.
UK and Switzerland agree a landmark services trade deal that could boost UK exports by £5.2 billion. The deal will make it easier for business people to travel and boost financial and professional services links.
U.S. private equity firm Apollo has entered the easyJet takeover battle with a £5.7 billion offer, challenging rival bidder Castlelake and reshaping the future of the British airline.
Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Grenadier is competing to replace the British Army’s ageing Land Rover fleet in a £900 million defence contract battle with Jaguar Land Rover and other rivals.
Discover how heavy discounts on clothing and food have cooled UK shop inflation to 1.0% in April 2026, offering brief relief for households.
Rolls-Royce shares hit all-time highs after the company announced a huge £7bn–£9bn share repurchase program and raised its profit goals after a robust 2025.
BAE Systems, a big defense company, is happy with its record earnings for 2025, but workers at its Lancashire locations are still on strike over pay.
Despite a sluggish 0.1% GDP growth, the FTSE 100 reaches new record levels as markets anticipate a Bank of England interest rate cut by April.
The UK government awards subsidies to 190 green energy projects, including the largest onshore windfarm built in England in over ten years.
Retail giant Tesco announces a major 2026 expansion plan, including the conversion of former Amazon Fresh stores into Tesco Express branches.
Greece is killing hundreds of thousands of sheep and goats because of an epidemic of a disease that spreads easily.
After being grounded for a short time because of a warning of sun radiation, thousands of Airbus jets are back in normal service.
Zipcar, a car-sharing website, has announced that it will shut down its UK operations by the end of the year.
