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Diageo’s new chief executive has unveiled plans to double Guinness production while hacking back a “significant” proportion of its 30,000-strong workforce, in a strategic overhaul worthy of his nickname, “Drastic Dave” …
Trains across parts of north-west England have ground to a halt after a power failure hit the signalling centre controlling the railway in the region.
The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said she will not intervene in Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, removing one of the remaining obstacles to the blockbuster deal.
The UK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook for the full year, saying it is “well-placed” to benefit from the prime minister Andy Burnham’s policy agenda, despite growing costs linked to the Iran war.
Following the publication of Green Notice 2026/01 and the associated consultation on the proposal to discontinue the collection and publication of Form BN data, we are issuing this follow up notice to provide an update …
Firms tell us that complying with our requirements can be a burden. They have to keep up with changes, understand what we expect and embed new practices across multiple systems and teams. All of this takes time and reso…
Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from markets
Sadiq Khan criticises Westminster council’s ‘anti-growth policies’ after it recommends stopping ‘vertical drinking’
With more than 7m pairs reportedly sold in 2025, Meta’s Ray-Ban smartglasses are fast becoming one of the world’s most popular gadgets.
Two senior engineers are leaving company to launch startup amid fears Google is falling behind in AI race
ICLG - Anti Money Laundering covers issues including criminal enforcement, regulatory and administrative enforcement and requirements for financial institutions and other designated businesses – in 16 jurisdictions.
AstraZeneca’s rumoured takeover of Bristol Myers Squibb already looked weird, and was met with a lack of enthusiasm by shareholders
Characters and memorable scenes from back catalogue made available to group of creator fans
Mr Justice Hildyard, who approved rescue plan in July, said turnaround plan came with ‘very considerable’ risks
AI Security Institute says models by Open AI and Anthropic went rogue during a cybersecurity test and showed a new type of risk
More than half of tariff income refunded after supreme court ruled Trump’s levies were illegal
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, July 8, an interim agreement to end the war with Iran was “over” after Tehran carried out new attacks on US bases in the Gulf.
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize returns and invest…
Next has raised hopes that UK shoppers are still willing to spend despite pressures on household budgets, after the hot summer boosted its clothing sales.
Co-chair David Geale welcomed attendees to the AI Consortium’s (AIC) fourth quarterly meeting, held at the FCA’s offices. Co-chair Sarah Breeden noted that the rapid pace of AI development in financial services undersco…
Companies will benefit from easier initial public offering (IPO) listings thanks to changes to the rules from the FCA.
Electronic Arts, the maker of video games such as The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield, has been bought by Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund and a group of investors for $55bn (£41bn).
Circle Internet Group received final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Friday to establish First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A. — a federally chartered national trust bank that will op…
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced its approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to acquire First National Bank in Port Lavaca, of Port Lavaca, Texas.
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