Company bosses hiring in the gig economy could face up to five years in prison if they fail to check if their employees can legally work in the UK, the Home Office has said. The employers could also be banned from operating as company directors, have their business closed down, or be hit with fines

The television production company founded by broadcaster Jake Humphrey and former racing driver David Coulthard is in talks with potential buyers about a sale. Sky News has learnt that Whisper Group, which was established in 2010 and won a BAFTA for its coverage of the Women's Euros in 2022, is working with advisers on a

Grand Theft Auto VI is the most anticipated game of the year. The long-awaited sequel by developer Rockstar Games is expected in the autumn - 12 years on from the record-breaking GTA V. While gamers excitedly await its release, the industry itself is buzzing with anticipation over rumblings the base game could command a premium

WH Smith's name will be erased across high streets after the 233-year-old company sold part of its business to the owner of Hobbycraft. The £76m deal will see its 480 high street stores rebrand as TGJones, under the ownership of Modella Capital, which won the final stage of the auction process . While WH Smith

PrimaryBid, the fintech which had aspirations of joining the ranks of British unicorns, is exploring a sale after receiving expressions of interest from potential buyers. Sky News has learnt that PrimaryBid, which counts London Stock Exchange Group and the SoftBank Vision Fund among its investors, is working with advisers to field interest in a takeover.

UK households saw a boost to their living standards at the end of 2024, according to official figures which follow upgrades this week to expectations for the years ahead. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported, alongside unrevised data showing 0.1% growth in the economy during the fourth quarter, that real households disposable income (RHDI)

Todd Boehly, the Chelsea Football Club co-owner, and media tycoon David Montgomery, have stepped up talks about a joint bid for The Daily Telegraph which could bring an end to nearly two years of uncertainty about the newspaper's ownership. Sky News has learnt that Mr Boehly's investment vehicle Eldridge Media Holdings and Mr Montgomery, the

Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled what he says is a major transport boost to stop the North being "held to ransom" by a Victorian-era system. The prime minister said the £2.15bn investment was a "downpayment for growth" in northern England and a "vote of confidence" in its "world-beating industries". Some £415m of the total will

WH Smith has sold its 233-year old high street business to the owner of Hobbycraft in a £76m deal. Sky News revealed in January how a sales process was under way for the arm , which employs roughly 5,000 people and has 480 stores. Modella Capital won the final stage of the auction process in

WH Smith has sold its high street business to the owner of Hobbycraft for £76m. Sky News revealed in January how a sales process was under way for the arm , which employs roughly 5,000 people and has almost 500 stores. Modella Capital won the final stage of the auction process in a run off