Trustly snaps up Ecospend in UK open banking push May 29, 2022 Swedish open banking firm Trustly has snapped up British rival Ecospend this week as it looks to ramp up its presence in the UK.
Thirty-four Tory MPs have now questioned Boris Johnson’s position May 29, 2022 Thirty-four Conservative MPs have now questioned Boris Johnson’s leadership as the fallout from partygate continues for the Prime Minister. Twenty-four MPs have publicly said Johnson should leave Number 10, which is an increase of nine since the full Sue Gray report into the parties scandal was released on Wednesday. A Conservative party leadership challenge will [...]
B&M looking to ease market jitters over new leadership May 29, 2022 Press Association INVESTORS will be looking for any forward-looking forecasts that they hope can lift B&M’s ailing shares as it reports its full-year results tomorrow.The recently announced departure of the company’s long-term chief executive and his family’s reduction of their shares in the firm have weighed on London-listed shares. It has meant that B&M, which [...]
London firms dominate index for thriving post-pandemic growth May 29, 2022 Seven of the top ten fastest-growing British firms are based in London, according to the Growth Index.
Woodford named in fresh lawsuit as investors look to recoup £18m three years after fund freeze May 29, 2022 Disgraced former fund manager Neil Woodford will be named in a fresh lawsuit this week as investors look to recoup losses following the collapse of his eponymous equity fund three years ago.
National Lottery faces possible suspension as Camelot legal battle drags on May 29, 2022 The UK gambling regulator has warned that the National Lottery could be suspended for the first time ever.
Police chiefs row over top National Crime Agency job May 29, 2022 Two senior police chiefs are embroiled in a public row over who is chosen to be the next head of the National Crime Agency (NCA) amid claims Boris Johnson is trying to handpick his own candidate. Neil Basu, an assistant commissioner at the Metropolitan Police, has demanded an answer from the Home Office on why [...]
EU prepared to water down oil ban to secure agreement ahead of summit May 29, 2022 The EU is edging towards a watered down package of sanctions on Russia after weeks of talks with holdout country Hungary.
KPMG to cut back audit clients in bid to boost standards May 29, 2022 Big four firm KPMG will scale back its audit operation to focus on improving standards after being hit by a string of fines over audit failings in recent years.
Unlucky hand continues for Mayfair’s Park Lane casino May 29, 2022 Park Lane casino is reportedly on the verge of collapse as the swanky London hot spot struggles to carve a post-pandemic path.