PRESS DIGEST-British Business - October 15

Oct 15 (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

- Finnish health technology company Oura, maker of the Oura ring, said it raised $900 million in its latest investment round, valuing the business at $11 billion.

- British retailer Marks & Spencer MKS.L has extended Archie Norman's tenure as chairman for three more years from September 2026, saying the decision has the "widespread support" of shareholders.

The Guardian

- Shares in budget airline easyJet EZJ.L jumped on Tuesday, with traders pointing to an Italian media report of possible bid interest from global container shipping company MSC.

The Telegraph

- Britain's Energy Minister Ed Miliband on Tuesday approved the UK's largest solar farm to date, the Tillbridge Solar farm near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

Sky News

- The Bank of England needs to be "very cautious" about future rate cuts as British inflation looks set to remain the highest in the Group of Seven advanced economies this year and next, the International Monetary Fund's chief economist said on Tuesday.