Companies

Companies brings together the latest on corporate deals, disputes and leadership shake-ups from across the business world, spanning household names in media, technology, retail and sport. Expect coverage of boardroom reshuffles, courtroom battles over mergers and settlements, and the financial fallout when firms face fraud allegations or regulatory scrutiny, alongside lighter stories about workplace disputes and unusual legal rulings.

Much of the current activity centres on the entertainment and technology industries, from antitrust wrangling between major studios to shifting fortunes at prominent tech firms, as well as the ripple effects of high-profile ownership changes involving frozen assets and sports clubs. Smaller, fast-growing companies also feature, reflecting how emerging businesses jostle for investment and recognition alongside established giants.

This topic matters because corporate decisions, however distant they may seem from daily life, tend to shape the products, services and workplaces that readers encounter directly. Tracking these stories helps make sense of how power, money and accountability move through the companies that increasingly influence culture, employment and public life.

TfL to launch publicly owned bus company from 2027

September 25, 2026

Transport for London has announced the creation of Buses for London, a publicly owned bus company that will begin operating services from late 2027. The new company will initially take over route 6 (running between Willesden and Victoria station) with four additional routes to follow in 2028, marking what TfL describes as a “major milestone”…
Cricut launches compact sticker printers with cutting and lamination

September 25, 2026

Cricut has introduced its first printing-capable crafting machines designed specifically for creating stickers from photos and images. The new StickerPix range consists of two compact models that offer space-saving alternatives to larger machines, making them ideal for hobbyists with limited storage space or those new to crafting. The StickerPix Print plus Cut starts at $299…
Val Blavatnik Named to Warner Music Group Executive Team, Elliot Grainge Named Chair of ADA, More

September 25, 2026

Warner Music Group has announced a major executive reshuffle, with Val Blavatnik, the 28-year-old son of WMG majority owner Len Blavatnik, named managing director of Warner Music North America, U.K., and Corporate Development. The appointment marks the fulfilment of widely anticipated expectations and is part of a broader reorganisation announced by CEO Robert Kyncl that…
Warner Music Group Shake-Up: Val Blavatnik joins, Elliot Grainge adds ADA, Simon Robson exits

September 25, 2026

Warner Music Group is reshaping its global leadership team as it targets its next phase of growth. Val Blavatnik has joined the executive team as Managing Director for Warner Music North America, the UK and corporate development, while Simon Robson will leave in December after nearly 30 years with the company. Guillermo Gonzalez becomes President…
Warner Music Group Names Val Blavatnik Managing Director of North America and U.K. Amid Other Executive Moves

September 25, 2026

Warner Music Group has appointed Val Blavatnik, the 28-year-old son of majority owner Len Blavatnik, as Managing Director of North America, the U.K. and Corporate Development. The move forms part of a broader leadership reshuffle intended to strengthen operational strategy, investment decisions and growth across key markets. Alejandro Duque will become President of Warner Music…
GTA veteran’s MindsEye studio Build a Rocket Boy has entered administration, following yet more reports of layoffs

September 25, 2026

Build a Rocket Boy, founded by GTA veteran Leslie Benzies, has entered administration following the catastrophic failure of its debut game MindsEye. The 2025 shooter was panned by critics and players alike, triggering rounds of layoffs and ultimately insolvency—a stark collapse for a major industry veteran’s venture, which was originally envisioned as a revolutionary user-generated…
Comedians turn public unease over AI into satire

September 25, 2026

Comedians, cartoonists and other humourists are increasingly using AI as material, mocking the technology industry’s efforts to make artificial intelligence seem unavoidable and essential. Their work satirises exaggerated claims about AI’s power, the risks it poses to society and the environment, and the absurdity of pursuing it even while acknowledging that it could cause catastrophic…
Dyer guides Southend into National League promotion contention

September 25, 2026

Kieron Dyer, the former England midfielder, has begun his managerial career at Southend United with considerable early success, with the club sitting second in the National League after just one defeat in nine matches. His appointment marks a significant shift from his playing days, during which he developed a well-documented reputation for off-field misbehaviour, to…
US government asks EU court to intervene in X fine case

September 25, 2026

The US Department of Justice, supported by the State Department, has applied to intervene in Elon Musk and X’s legal challenge against a €120 million fine imposed by the European Commission. The EU’s General Court will determine whether the United States government has the right to participate in the case. Washington argues that intervention is…
Colourful JRPG Armed Fantasia has been cancelled, four years after a successful Kickstarter campaign descended into delays and lawsuits

September 25, 2026

Armed Fantasia, a JRPG inspired by Wild Arms and led by former producer Akifumi Kaneko, has been cancelled by publisher 505 Games’ parent company, Digital Bros. The decision is significant because the game was one of two highly successful Kickstarter projects intended to revive beloved classic RPG traditions, yet neither appears likely to produce a…