Close Brothers: How the motor finance scandal reshaped one of ‘Europe’s least cost-efficient lenders’
Why we should all talk about (and insure against) death Opinion Brits are naturally squeamish about death. But talking about the subject, and managing it financially, can be a gift for our loved ones.
Dignity: Funerals giant returns to profit after ditching London and shedding hundreds of jobs Business Funerals giant Dignity retuned to profit in its first full year since ditching the London Stock Exchange as it shed hundreds of jobs. The Sutton Coldfield-headquartered group delisted in May 2023 after it accepted a £281m cash offer to sell itself to a group of investors in January. Dignity was established in 1994 and listed on the [...]
Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals gather for funeral of Pope Francis News Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals have gathered for the funeral of Pope Francis as huge crowds descended upon Vatican City. The Catholic faithful are bidding a final farewell to a religious leader dubbed the “people’s pope”, whose death sparked tributes from across the globe. The 88-year-old, who died on Easter Monday, has been hailed for [...]