Marks & Spencer has faced criticism from shareholders over its decision to pay an annual dividend of just 3p per share, despite granting substantial bonuses to its executives.
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23rd Oct 2026 | Updated at 09:22am 23rd Oct 2026
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Shell has halted construction on one of Europe's largest biofuel plants to address technical issues and manage costs, part of a broader effort by its CEO to enhance financial returns.
Manjit Dale, 59, co-founded TDR Capital with Stephen Robertson, 64, both former investment bankers who quietly amassed a fortune through leveraged buyouts over two decades.
BlackRock has agreed to acquire UK data firm Preqin for £2.55 billion ($3.23 billion) in cash, marking a significant expansion into alternative investments by the world's largest asset management company.
Tata Steel, owner of the Port Talbot steelworks, has decided to postpone the immediate shutdown of both blast furnaces at the plant following the cancellation of a strike by Unite.
The Czech billionaire aiming to buy Royal Mail has confirmed he is considering offering employees a stake in the business.
For the first time, UK households are facing higher electricity prices than anywhere else in the EU.
The Bank of England’s latest financial stability report highlights ongoing risks to the economy from both domestic and global events.
Chinese-owned British Steel has reportedly requested a £600 million package of taxpayer support to upgrade to less polluting technology.
NatWest's new CEO, Paul Thwaite, has made a bold strategic move by striking a deal to acquire most of Sainsbury's banking operations, significantly expanding the assets of the high street lender by £2.5 billion.
