Water boss blames 15 years of keeping bills low for industry woes
The boss of under fire Southern Water has told MPs that 15 years of "flat bills" is the reason for the industry's struggles with sewage spills and supply outages.
Employee payments fintech Aslan roars to life with £4m seed funding
A British fintech which pledges to improve workers’ financial wellbeing has secured a $5m (£3.9m) seed funding round led by the prominent venture capitalist Notion Capital.
Musk, MrBeast or Shark Tank star: Who might buy TikTok after Trump's ultimatum?
Donald Trump has given TikTok 75 days to convince US officials it doesn't threaten national security - most likely by finding a new, US owner for its American operation.
Big drop in payroll employment after budget but wage growth rises
There has been a surge in the pace of wage growth but a rise in the jobless rate following a big drop in the number of payrolled employees, according to the latest official figures.
From business to politics - Trump has everyone in Davos guessing
Donald Trump likes to discomfort his enemies.
Chair of UK's competition regulator removed by government
The chair of the UK's competition regulator has been removed from his role by the government, amid its push for growth.
River Island eyes tighter grip on costs as tax rises loom
River Island, the privately owned fashion retailer, is preparing to exert a tighter grip on its cost base as the high street faces the prospect of swingeing tax hikes in April.
Politics may stand in the way of economics when it comes to airport expansion
It is no surprise to see a government that claims to be committed to making economic growth a priority giving the green light to expansion of Gatwick Airport and Luton Airport.
MPs sceptical if new Office for Value for Money is value for money
Leading MPs have questioned whether the new Office for Value for Money will actually save the taxpayer any money.
Online travel group Secret Escapes seeks getaway with new owner
Secret Escapes, the online travel platform, has hired bankers to explore a sale nearly 15 years after its launch.
Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency amid all-time high for Bitcoin
Melania and Donald Trump have just launched their own cryptocurrencies, as Bitcoin hit a record high.
Bosses are giving staff days off, treats and £1,000 interest free loans to help them through Blue Monday
Businesses are giving staff days off, gift vouchers or access to interest free loans to help them cope with "Blue Monday".
Chancellor to join celebs and world leaders in Davos to drum up support for UK
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will travel to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos this week to court potential investors in UK growth projects, joining hundreds of political and economic leaders gathering in the Swiss Alps in the shadow of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Reeves to meet US financiers as Trump presidency kicks off
Rachel Reeves will hold talks with some of Wall Street’s leading financiers in Davos this week, less than hours after Donald Trump's second US presidency gets underway.
Net worth of Trump inauguration attendees tops $1 trillion with world's richest in the crowd
One of the things that made President Donald Trump's inauguration distinctive was the prominence of Silicon Valley elite.
Morrisons takes legal action to stop farmers' protests
Supermarket chain Morrisons has taken out a High Court injunction preventing anyone from protesting at its sites - amid what it calls a "serious threat" of further action.
Asda-owner TDR snaps up former SPAC merger target CorpAcq
The private equity owner of Asda has struck a deal to buy a controlling stake in a group which specialises in backing British SMEs.
Govt 'doesn't think' Trump will impose trade tariffs on UK - but is 'prepared for all scenarios'
The government doesn't think Donald Trump will impose trade tariffs on the UK, but is "prepared for all scenarios", a cabinet minister has said.
TikTok starts restoring service as Trump confirms he will pause US ban
TikTok has begun restoring service to the app in the US after Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order pausing its ban.
Poundland owner drafts in advisers amid discounter crisis
The owner of Poundland, one of Britain's biggest discount retailers, has drafted in City advisers to explore radical options for arresting the growing crisis at the chain.
TikTok shuts down in US as law comes into force - a day before Trump's inauguration
TikTok users in the US are opening the app to find a message saying they "can't use" the social media platform "for now" due to a law enacted in Washington.
Angel City FC founder eyes stake in Chelsea women's team
One of the co-founders of Angel City Football Club, the American National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) outfit, is plotting a transatlantic swoop that would see her investment vehicle buying a stake in Chelsea FC's women's team.
China's economy grows by 5% but people remain worried about future job prospects
China has released a slew of economic data this morning, showing its economy grew last year by a solid 5% percent, meeting the government's target.
Dale Vince's ex-wife gets more than £40m in divorce
The wife of green energy entrepreneur Dale Vince has been awarded more than £40m by a High Court judge following their divorce.
Surprise fall in retail sales in crucial Christmas shopping month
There has been a surprise contraction in retail sales in December, despite the month being key for many retailers due to Christmas shopping, official figures show.
Bad economic news brings end to market turbulence and interest rate benefits - as more cuts expected for 2025
A week of news showing the UK economy is slowing has ironically yielded a positive for mortgage holders and the broader economy itself - borrowing is now expected to become cheaper faster this year.
IMF warns on impact of Trump tariffs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned against the prospects of a renewed US-led trade war, just days before Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term in the White House.
UK's main share index closes at all-time high
The UK's benchmark stock index has reached an all-time high.
TikTok could go dark: What does this mean for users and content creators?
TikTok has said it could go dark on Sunday after the Supreme Court ruled against its bid to avoid a ban that could shut the app down.
TikTok to be banned in the US from Sunday
TikTok is to be banned in the US from Sunday if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company, the Supreme Court has ruled.
There has been a surge in the pace of wage growth but a rise in the jobless rate following a big drop in the number of payrolled employees, according to the latest official figures.
Donald Trump likes to discomfort his enemies.
The chair of the UK's competition regulator has been removed from his role by the government, amid its push for growth.
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