May 2024

Spanish banking giant BBVA has launched a rare hostile takeover bid for its smaller domestic rival Banco Sabadell, which owns UK high street bank TSB, after the latter’s board rejected …

Losses widened at James Corden’s production company, which is making the final Gavin and Stacey episode, despite its turnover jumping to almost £100m, it has been revealed. Fulwell 73 was …

The UK will suffer from “anaemic” growth for the foreseeable future meaning the government will fail to meet its fiscal rules, new forecasts suggest. In its latest round of forecasts …

Investors in BAE Systems can expect another bumper year as rising geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East boost defence spending globally. The FTSE 100 defence giant maintained its …

Ocado has appointed former BT Group chief executive Gavin Patterson to its board as the online grocery firm looks to build its reputation as a technology heavyweight. The firm announced …

Wood Group has today published an upbeat trading update for the quarter ended 31 March 2024, hours after it emerged the company had rejected a bid from Dubai-based rival, Sidara. …

Private equity giant 3i Group upped its dividend as its full year results were boosted by the “remarkable growth story” of Dutch retailer Action. 3i reported that its net asset …

Luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland Group has bought the Italian jewellery brand Roberto Coin for $130m (£104m). The timepiece vendor, which comprises brands like Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb, …

Harbour Energy has reiterated its commitment to return $200m (£160m) to shareholders this year in dividends despite a huge cash outflow from the government’s windfall tax. In a trading update …

Jackson Wray, the affable, unsung hero of Saracens’ ascent to the pinnacle of English and European rugby, seems an unlikely hate figure. One of the best players never to receive …