Disrupted Flights, Big Merger Settlements: Week's Top Business Stories

Airlines are calling for action and accountability from UK air traffic control services after another technical issue led to flight disruptions. National Air Traffic Services (Nats) experienced a fault at its second control centre in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, causing dozens of flights to be cancelled or severely delayed.

The incident is the second time this has happened in two weeks, with the airlines demanding greater transparency and measures to prevent such disruptions in the future.

Separately, Paramount has reached a settlement with California and other states that had sued over its proposed $81 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). The deal was approved by the US Justice Department in June but sparked concerns about reduced competition in Hollywood.

The Bank of England's new office in Leeds is owned by Evans Property Group, which has ties to Reform UK and donated £200,000 to Nigel Farage's party before the 2024 general election.