Philip Morris pivot from tobacco to healthcare with purchase of Vectura sparked opposition from doctors
Ecommerce group says it is ‘progressing options’ to demerge division
Apollo Belvedere Services forced into liquidation following clash over £10mn loan made in 2008
UK oil major has underperformed its rivals as oil prices have started to sink
Some operators have put off plugging wells in hope of passing on cost
Media start-up pledges to invest £25mn in world’s oldest Sunday newspaper
UK’s biggest supermarket says technology may nudge people to buy healthier products and reduce waste
UK fold-up specialist breaks with hyper-compact 16-inch format to add off-road model
UK-based sandwich chain expands in aggressive international sales drive
Results offer hope of progress in combating bladder tumours and some forms of breast cancer
Britain’s network operator overlooks batteries up to 30% of the time when they are cheaper, company admits
Fintech has not previously offered app or currency cards in country despite having 4,000 staff present
Rise in foreign takeovers and shortage of IPOs reduce pool that investors can select from
Law firm represented former NatWest boss in pay dispute with bank after her exit in midst of Farage ‘debanking’ scandal
Sadiq Khan’s proposal argues that famous shopping thoroughfare requires ‘major regeneration’
Oil major trims renewables business and sells off underperforming assets
Shipping group hopes to conclude a deal for its yards within weeks but sees ‘no return likely for shareholders’
Insurers are receiving a very handsome reward for such a low-risk business
Incentives for investors needed to ‘revive’ UK stock exchanges
Ministers urged to bring forward start date of British scheme to 2026 to align with Europe
Chief executive says primary insurers could simply choose to buy less cover
Sales include stakes in Commerzbank, NatWest, ABN Amro and Monte dei Paschi di Siena
‘Project Willow’ draws up alternatives for refinery ahead of planned 2025 closure
Wood Mackenzie says sector risks being ‘fatally wounded’ by the government
How Britain’s insurgent right-wing broadcaster scrambled to cover a tumultuous summer
