Election 2024: Firms have ‘nothing to worry about’ on workers’ rights, Reeves says June 21, 2024 Rachel Reeves has told businesses they have “nothing to worry about” from Labour’s workers' rights reforms at The Times CEO Summit.
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group begins £80m share buyback scheme June 18, 2024 Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, which owns the likes of House of Fraser and Sports Direct, has launched a new share buyback programme of up to £80m.
Barclays suspends sponsorship of Latitude, Isle of Wight and Download festivals after Israel protests June 14, 2024 Barclays has suspended its sponsorship of all Live Nation festivals for 2024 after artists pulled out in protest against the bank providing financial services to defence firms supplying Israel.
Barclays ordered to review exposure to private equity June 14, 2024 The UK's main banking regulator has reportedly instructed Barclays to review its leveraged finance unit amid growing concern over how lenders are measuring their exposure to private equity.
Barclays in Moorgate vandalised as three arrested in apparent Palestine protest June 10, 2024 Three men have been arrested over the spraying of red paint on a Barclays branch in Moorgate, following several previous incidents linked to pro-Palestine activists.
Barclays throws its weight behind fast-growing London wealthtech June 4, 2024 London-based fintech WealthOS has raised £4m in an investment led by Barclays.
Swiftonomics strikes with Eras Tour set to spark £1bn spending binge May 15, 2024 When the tickets were released last July, ticket sales sparked a 15.8 per cent increase in UK spending on entertainment.
Barclays opens door to bigger bonuses as it eyes investment bank rebound May 9, 2024 Barclays shareholders have waved through a proposal paving the way for it to award bigger bonuses to its top UK bankers as the lender reiterated confidence in its dealmaking arm.
Barclays chair says ‘plenty of evidence’ it will meet climate targets as protesters removed from AGM May 9, 2024 Barclays' chair has defended its record on climate change, saying there is "plenty of concrete evidence" it is on track to meet its financed emissions targets, at a feisty annual meeting that saw a number of protestors removed.
Barclays under fire from shareholders on fracking funding May 9, 2024 Barclays has come under fire from its shareholders, including the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF), for providing financial support to fracking companies.