London drivers hit hardest as UK car insurance costs rocket to record high January 16, 2024 UK car insurance costs increased the highest amount on record last year, according to a closely watched index.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 16, 2024 Asian stocks decline, the greenback strengthens, and oil prices surge amidst rising Middle East tensions. Focus sharpens on the UK labor market data.
Legal regulator barred ex-Dentons lawyer over sexual misconduct January 15, 2024 A former Dentons lawyer has been barred from being involved in a legal practice by the regulators over sexual misconduct.
What is the Hague Convention 2019, why has the UK signed up to it, and how will it benefit Britain? January 15, 2024 The UK government has signed up to the Hague Convention 2019, boosting to UK’s status as a global dispute resolution hub. The government have signed a treaty which allows legal judgments regarding people and companies tied up in cross-country disputes to be recognised and enforced in the courts of other nations who have joined the [...]
Will Jane Fraser’s bold plan to overhaul Citigroup work? January 15, 2024 Citigroup, the US’ third-largest bank by assets, is eyeing a rebound in 2024 with a major restructuring under Scottish chief executive Jane Fraser.
Kids Planet adds more than 1,500 jobs as childcare giant’s turnover passes £100m January 15, 2024 Kids Planet added over 1,500 employees during a year in which the childcare giant's turnover surged past the £100m mark, it has been revealed.
Taiwan: UK chip industry ‘very exposed’ amid semiconductor giant’s political turmoil January 15, 2024 Taiwan produces over 90 per cent of the world's most advanced microchips, which are used to power critical digital infrastructures.
In The Style: Why fast-fashion brand once worth over £100m was forced to sell itself in cut-price deal January 15, 2024 The full financial challenges that faced fast-fashion brand In The Style before it was forced to sell itself to avoid administration have been revealed for the first time.
Rail strikes: Fresh action to cause misery for millions into February January 15, 2024 Train drivers have announced fresh strikes and an overtime ban at the end of the month, in a blow to recent progress in the national dispute.
UK banks could face major losses over FCA motor finance review January 15, 2024 UK banks could be on the hook for billions in compensation, according to analysts, after the City watchdog announced a review into unfair costs on discretionary car finance commissions.