Investors welcomed the deal on Wednesday morning after a volatile six weeks
Investors welcomed the deal on Wednesday morning after a volatile six weeks for the financial markets since the conflict first …
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Chipotle plots further UK expansion as new London venue set to open
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s international boss Anat Davidzon said it has been ‘impressed’ by its momentum in the UK over the …
Shell cuts gas production outlook blaming Middle East conflict
However, its oil trading operations were boosted by a jump in prices following the conflict between US-Israeli forces and Iran.
Workers at three Scottish universities set for day of strike action
Unite says about 1,000 members will walk out across at Glasgow, Strathclyde and Edinburgh Napier universities.
Second-hand first choice for one in 10 consumers – survey
Based on personal income, those earning between £30,000 and £35,000 have bought the most using resale platforms this year, KPMG …
US billionaire plots £48bn takeover of Universal Music Group
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square investment vehicle has proposed a deal to take control of the Dutch-US business, which runs Abbey …
M&S staff ‘worried’ about coming into work as chain warns shoplifting escalating
It comes after teenagers arranged to meet in Clapham, south London, in the last week as part of ‘link-ups’, before …
Role model women meant ‘I always knew I’d be successful’
The Hollywood actress, producer and businesswoman said an entrepreneurial mindset came from an early age.
Lamb costs soared over last three years due to climate change – report
Easter lamb prices have increased by up to a fifth due to weather ‘shocks’ hitting the UK, according to the …
JLR car sales recover after production restart following cyber attack
The UK’s largest car manufacturer said it sold 95,300 vehicles to dealers in the three months to March 31, surging …
Stocks swing in choppy trade amid war uncertainty
Stocks initially nursed hefty falls after US President Donald Trump threatened further heavy strikes on Iran.
Shareholder activists accuse BP of trying to weaken climate transparency
A group of green investors have accused the oil major of seeking to cut the amount of climate-related information that …
Oven Pride firm McBride sees ‘first signs’ of supply shortages due to Iran war
The group said it was hiking prices as it faces higher manufacturing costs.
Factory input price inflation jumps by most since 1992 due to Iran war – survey
The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey also said manufacturing production contracted for the first time in six months in …
Union warns of ‘year of disruption’ at university amid ongoing cuts row
The dispute began in February 2025 when the university announced plans to slash its budget by £140 million.
Starmer to update on cost of living as Iran conflict pushes diesel tank to £100
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is due to speak at a press conference later on Wednesday morning.
Housebuilder Berkeley to pause buying new land for homes amid global volatility
The risk of global volatility slowing recovery in the housing market ‘has now become a reality’, Berkeley said.
E.On boss calls for energy bills support to be ‘targeted’ as prices set to jump
The UK chief executive said he hopes any support package on bills will be directed towards those most in need.
Just Eat and Autotrader among five firms under investigation over online reviews
The Competition and Markets Authority said it had launched probes into practices by Autotrader, Feefo, Dignity, Just Eat and Pasta …
Unilever nearing deal worth £11.9bn to merge food unit with US rival McCormick
A deal is likely to involve merging Unilever’s food business with McCormick for about 15.7 billion dollars (£11.9 billion) of …