<div id="readability-page-1"><div>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- Women could sue bosses for discrimination if they are not offered help with menopause symptoms under new guidance issued by Britain’s equalities regulator.- British water utility Severn Trent that its chief executive Liv Garfield will step down after 11 years in the role, and will be replaced by insider James Jesic on January 1, 2026.The Guardian- The British government is holding talks with LinkedIn on how it can clamp down on prolific Chinese espionage activity after a rare interference alert was issued by MI5.- Microsoft has “ripped off the NHS”, it was alleged in British parliament, as MPs called on ministers to divert more of the government’s multibillion-pound computing budget away from U.S. technology companies and towards British alternatives.The Telegraph- Peers have called for the UAE fund RedBird IMI that mounted a failed attempt to take control of The Telegraphto be blocked from overseeing an onward sale of the newspaper.- ExxonMobil said Ed Miliband’s block on new exploration licences, along with a lethal mix of carbon taxes and high energy prices, was “undermining” business and killing off North Sea energy.Sky News- Russia has accusedthe British government of &#34;provocative statements&#34; and an &#34;escalation of militaristic hysteria&#34; after the defence secretary warned a Kremlin spy ship was nearing the UK.- Irish low-cost airline Ryanair haslost two of its landing slots at Eindhoven Airport after its flights repeatedly arrived late, Airport Coordination Netherlands, the body that assigns airport slots, said.The Independent- British defence minister John Healeywarned that a Russian spy ship, Yantar, targeted an RAF surveillance plane with lasers near Shetland, prompting the Britain to lower its naval rules of engagement and deploy HMS Somerset. </div></div>

Top British business news: Women may sue for menopause discrimination under new UK guidance. Severn Trent CEO Liv Garfield to step down, replaced by James Jesic in 2026. UK talks with LinkedIn on Chinese espionage. MPs allege Microsoft overcharged NHS. Calls to block UAE fund RedBird IMI from selling The Telegraph. ExxonMobil criticizes UK energy policies. Russia accuses UK of militaristic hysteria. Ryanair loses Eindhoven slots. UK warns of Russian spy ship targeting RAF plane.

British Business - November 20