11 h. ago Chinese firm could take over failing Thames Water marred by £16 billion worth of debts and sewage scandal

Ministers are preparing to take Britain’s biggest water supplier into temporary public ownership

Economics

26 h. ago Thames Water crisis plan drawn up by the Government in case of potential collapse

The environment secretary has signed off the appointment of FTI Consulting to assist with contingency planning for putting Britain's biggest water supplier into a special administration regime amid spiralling debts.

Politics

31 h. ago Government lines up insolvency firm in case of Thames Water collapse

Contingency plans could see Britain’s biggest water firm placed into a special administration regime.

Politics

32 h. ago Airlines 'lack confidence' in Heathrow bosses after tunnel shutdown connecting terminals sparked huge travel chaos

A scathing letter written by Heathrow AOC - the body representing 90 airlines - accuses Britain's biggest airport of 'poor' management during the disruption.

Events

51 h. ago Gold prices fall; Britain’s biggest chemical plant under threat – as it happened

Spot gold falls by over 1% as White House says it will clarify ‘misinformation’ about import tariffs on one-kilo gold bars; China says hopes US will strive for ’positive’ trade outcomesFour reactors at France’s Gravelines nuclear power station were shut down late on Sunday when the filter drums of the pumping stations that pull in cooling water became packed with a swam of jellyfish.The operator, the electricity company EDF, which is owned by the French government, said reactors 2, 3, and 4 stopped automatically when a “massive and unpredictable” swarm of jellyfish showed up, and reactor 6 went offline shortly after. Continue reading...

Economics

52 h. ago Major British toy retailer announces huge shakeup set to affect all 1,900 of its staff

One of Britain's biggest toy chains is set to become employee-owned after the founders said they were handing over control to the group's 1,900 staff.

Politics

55 h. ago Oil and gold prices retreat amid Ukraine optimism; Britain’s biggest chemical plant under threat – business live

Spot gold falls by over 1% as White House says it will clarify ‘misinformation’ about import tariffs on one-kilo gold bars; jellyfish swarm shuts French nuclear power stationFour reactors at France’s Gravelines nuclear power station were shut down late on Sunday when the filter drums of the pumping stations that pull in cooling water became packed with a swam of jellyfish.The operator, the electricity company EDF, which is owned by the French government, said reactors 2, 3, and 4 stopped automatically when a “massive and unpredictable” swarm of jellyfish showed up, and reactor 6 went offline shortly after. Continue reading...

Economics

58 h. ago Oil and gold prices retreat on Ukraine optimism; Fabergé sold to US investment firm – business live

Trump and Putin due to meet in Alaska on Friday; White House to clarify ‘misinformation’ about import tariffs on gold barsEuropean stocks have risen cautiously, while oil and gold prices have fallen further, amid optimism of over a potential Ukraine peace deal, ahead of talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska at the end of the week.The FTSE 100 index has turned positive and is trading by 0.3% higher 9,124. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce on brink of collapse as working from home hits venue

Britain's biggest chamber files Notice of Intention to appoint administrators to 'safeguard the future of our business'

Events

7 d. ago Biggest gin and rum festival in Britain returns to Glasgow with drinks and music on offer

The festival returns to the Glasgow on August 29 and 30 with over 120 gins, rums, and tequilas to enjoy.

Culture

9 d. ago Voices: I’m a pest controller – giant rats the size of cats are becoming the norm

After ‘Britain’s biggest ever rat’ is removed from a Yorkshire family home, veteran catcher David Parnell says it won’t be a record-breaker for long – thanks to genetics, careless humans and poor sewer management, our vermin problem is only going to get much, much worse

Politics

9 d. ago Edinburgh firm guarding against AI threat on growth path with £5 million investment

“As the threat landscape continues to evolve, developers and enterprises alike are recognising that mobile app security cannot be an afterthought” – Ted Miracco, CEO

Economics

3 w. ago Business news live: FTSE 100 near record levels and latest gold, bitcoin and oil price updates

Latest stock markets updates, business and money news on Monday

Economics

3 w. ago Strict rules at Britain's biggest bonk fest – from taking photos to bringing your own bedding

Bizarre rules for Swingathon include bringing your own bedding and extension leads to restriction on filming and where you can use your phone. Britain's biggest bonk-a-thon starts this weekend

Culture

3 w. ago Swinging in the rain! Sex fetishists don't let thunderstorms and mud dampen their ardour at Britain's biggest swingers festival

Around one thousand kinky revelers have descended on a sleepy Lincolnshire village for Britain's biggest swingers festival taking place this weekend.

Events

3 w. ago 'Swingathon' festival is 'like swinging club on steroids' – but access is restricted

Britain's biggest swingers festival is taking place this weekend, but they don't just let any Tom, Dick and Harry in as organiser Matthew Cole said that 'every person in this field is vetted'

Politics

3 w. ago I buy Britain's biggest dumps: Father of two builds 'crack den' property empire by snapping up 'worst house on worst street'

EXCLUSIVE: A former crack addict who once haunted filthy drug dens in one of Britain's most broken towns is now turning a tidy profit by buying them for peanuts.

Society

3 w. ago Inside Britain's biggest 'Swingathon' from Jesus and foam party frolicks to vanilla ban

Hundreds have descended on the sleepy village of Allington, near Grantham, Lincs., for the popular annual event, which bosses say has seen members grow each year

Politics

3 w. ago Heartbreak for Britain's biggest family as Katie Radford, 22, begs for help after baby son has mystery illness

The daughter of Sue and Noel Radford , from Morecambe, Lancashire, gave birth to her first child, Ronnie Hudson Carter, in October last year.

Politics

3 w. ago Mum of Britain's biggest family Sue Radford reveals the heartbreaking reason she'll NEVER try to track down her birth mother

On Tuesday, Noel admitted he'd secretly met up with his biological mother for the first time in January after being given up for adoption at just ten days old. It followed a two-year search to find her.

Politics