Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has said there are “no more major hurdles to overcome” before it can begin operating passenger trains through the Channel tunnel after a decision by the rail regulator. The company, owned by the billionaire entrepreneur, made the claim after the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said some capacity at Eurostar’s…

Thames Water has picked the US investment firm KKR to take a stake in the business, as the embattled water company fights to stave off nationalisation. The UK’s biggest water supplier, which is struggling under a debt pile of close to £20bn, said it had selected KKR as a “preferred partner” as it seeks to…

The boss of Primark has admitted an “error of judgment” and resigned following an allegation made by a woman about his behaviour towards her in a social situation, the retailer’s owner has said. Associated British Foods (ABF) said that Paul Marchant accepted that his actions fell below the standards it expected and had resigned with…

Tesla investors are bracing for evidence of declining global demand this week as the electric carmaker battles headwinds including a consumer backlash against its chief executive, Elon Musk. On 2 April, the US company will release data for first-quarter deliveries – a proxy for sales – that is expected to show a dip on the…

Nearly half of professionals would consider quitting if their employer forced them back to the office on a full-time basis, according to a new poll that suggests strife ahead amid a spate of companies issuing return-to-office mandates. While overall 48% of workers surveyed said they would consider handing in their notice over the requirement for…

Twitter: Breaking the Bird 9pm, BBC Two“This is the stupidest thing ever.” That was a common reaction to Twitter in 2006, according to the San Francisco startup’s “ragtag” founders who created it in just under two weeks. They give their input on the social media platform’s legacy in this documentary (Jack Dorsey, who stepped down…