June 11 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
The Times
- Marks and Spencer MKS.L has resumed online orders nearly two months after a major cyberattack, initially offering select fashion items for delivery in England, Scotland, and Wales, as it works to restore full services and recover from an estimated 300 million pound ($404.22 million) hit to operating profit.
- Diageo DGE.L is considering a sale — full or partial — of its stake in the Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, potentially valuing the franchise at up to $2 billion, as part of a broader strategy to streamline its portfolio amid declining alcohol sales and regulatory pressures in India.
The Guardian
- Rolls-Royce RR.L has been chosen to build the UK’s first small modular nuclear reactors, beating US rivals, as part of a major government push to expand nuclear energy alongside the 14.2 billion pound Sizewell C project.
- Ofcom has launched investigations into 4chan and several file-sharing services for potentially breaching the UK’s Online Safety Act by failing to protect users from illegal content and not maintaining proper safety and risk assessment measures.
The Telegraph
- Uber UBER.N will begin testing self-driving taxis in London from spring 2026 through a partnership with UK-based Wayve, marking the UK’s first trial of fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicles without safety drivers, ahead of a broader rollout planned for 2027.
- BT BT.L is exploring a potential takeover of TalkTalk amid the latter’s deepening financial crisis and customer losses, aiming to secure its broadband market position — but any deal could face regulatory scrutiny due to competition concerns.
Sky News
- CK Infrastructure Holdings 1038.HK has asked to rejoin the Thames Water rescue bid days after KKR KKR.N withdrew its offer, as the utility faces mounting financial and regulatory pressure; however, CKI’s bid could face political resistance due to concerns over its ties to Beijing.
- KPMG is preparing to launch the process to elect its next global chairman, with UK chief Jon Holt widely tipped as a contender to succeed Bill Thomas when his term ends in 2026.
The Independent
- Martijn Gilbert, managing director of the company behind strike-hit Hull Trains, has stepped down with immediate effect amid ongoing industrial action by Aslef over a driver’s dismissal, with Stuart Jones appointed to lead the open access rail businesses.
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