Threat of drought and water shortages is pushing UK utility to make contingency arrangements
Ministers are trying to protect jobs at the struggling shipbuilder
Australian property listings group chief says offer for UK rival is a ‘compelling proposition’
FanDuel and Paddy Power owner expects most Americans will eventually engage in sports betting
Hearing date set for climate campaigner cases against Rosebank and Jackdaw developments
Back-and-forth reflects wider spread between what targets think they are worth and what bidders want to pay
Trian head of research Brian Baldwin appointed as non-executive director following profit warning at pest control group
Mounting costs and legal claims dent profits at Big Four accounting firm
City fears that inheritance relief on small-cap stocks will be cut in Rachel Reeves’s Budget
Owner of building at 70 St Mary Axe says ‘core capital’ is returning to office market
Utility must extend £530mn credit facility due in two weeks to have enough cash to last into 2025
Decision is boon for Scottish city as industry warns of job losses from North Sea transition
UK electricity company’s investment comes as US economy faces energy supply crunch from AI demands
Shares rise after UK microcomputer maker publishes first earnings report since June IPO
First Hydro deal shows growing investor appetite for assets set to play bigger role in British energy
UK’s largest fund manager chooses US executive Eric Adler of Prudential Financial to take charge
Plus, Murdoch vies for property listings group Rightmove and a private equity continuation fund’s collapse shows the vehicles’ pitfalls
Post-Brexit overhaul of alcohol duty and shifting lifestyles fuel boom in low-ABV drinks
Deal could end years of uncertainty at debt-laden Premier League club
Saf Ismail has stepped back from the board while the probe is under way
Ashley Alder forwarded correspondence that included name and details of complainant
Legal battle over how UK-based bank pays its dividend
Australian property listings group criticises lack of engagement by UK target’s board
Businesses sign up to ‘trusted trader’ scheme to cut costs and ease trade friction
Sector at standstill as levy on profits and plans to close tax loopholes creates uncertainty