A Londonderry-based firm has acquired NCP out of administration, becoming one of the UK’s largest car park operators with control over more than 100 sites.

Carlsberg Britvic plans to close Marston’s Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent next summer, affecting approximately 310 employees, citing declining UK cask ale demand.

E.ON Next completed its acquisition of Ovo Energy, consolidating the market so that three suppliers now serve nearly 75% of British households, raising fresh competition concerns.

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey urged UK Chancellor John Healey to craft a credible budget reassuring financial markets as UK government bond yields hit 19-year highs amid global economic pressures.

Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store will close in January with at least 60 job losses, while Leeds and Bristol locations convert to Flannels under Frasers Group ownership.

Goldman Sachs executives are positioned to receive up to $500m in bonuses this year, with CEO David Solomon expected to claim approximately $100m, marking a historic payout for the Wall Street firm.

The White House has blocked Microsoft and seven other technology companies from hiring foreign workers through visa programs, with Vice President JD Vance accusing them of fraud and replacing American workers.

Alberta will hold a referendum this month on pursuing independence from Canada. Supporters argue the oil-rich province would gain billions in savings, while critics warn of massive transition costs and economic uncertainty.

A think tank warns Labour risks overseeing the worst parliament for living standards in modern records, with household incomes potentially declining by £440-£770 by 2029-30 due to energy and housing costs.

The London Stock Exchange’s chief urges the UK government to make the stock market more attractive to prevent major firms from delisting and moving overseas, warning of economic consequences.

Oil prices surged 3.8% to $104 per barrel amid Middle East tensions and US hurricane threats, triggering selling across global bond and stock markets.

Asda and Morrisons could disappear within a decade as industry consolidation looms, with Sainsbury’s holding key cards in potential merger talks between Britain’s major supermarket chains.