
UK bidder mounts last-ditch challenge to lenders' rescue of Thames Water
Castle Water says it offered £20bn to reduce leaks and sewage spills but was shut out as lenders prepare a cash injection and possible debt write-downs to avert state takeover

Castle Water says it offered £20bn to reduce leaks and sewage spills but was shut out as lenders prepare a cash injection and possible debt write-downs to avert state takeover

Younger workers say in-person work helps careers and social needs; employers and veteran staff face rising disputes over office behaviour and productivity

Link survey finds just 48% of people see carrying a physical wallet as essential amid growing use of Apple Pay, Google Pay and contactless cards

Pharmacists and private providers struck commercial deals to blunt a slated list-price doubling; top dose to cost £247.50 from Sept. 1, documents show

Only 38,780 new homes were completed between January and March 2025, prompting calls to ramp up prefabricated construction to meet the 2029 goal

Financial firm’s analysis of spending patterns suggests retirees need a substantially larger rainy-day fund than working households

Controversial 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' ads and tie-up with Travis Kelce's Tru Kolors lift customer counts and spark heavy social media engagement

FTSE 100 miner completes disposal as part of CEO-led overhaul following failed BHP bid

Managers Clive Beagles and James Lowen point to an undervalued UK market after nearly 21 years of strong dividend growth