Don’t be complacent – right-wing populist Susan Hall really could become Mayor May 1, 2024 The Mayoral race is closer than you think. Susan Hall could win despite not knowing not knowing how much a bus fare is and liking Tweets by Donald Trump
Natwest shareholders approve proposal to buy back 15 per cent of shares from government April 23, 2024 Natwest shareholders have approved the bank's proposal to buy more of its stock from the government to accelerate its privatisation, potentially leaving the Treasury with fewer shares to offer retail investors.
Government proposes ‘debanking’ law after Farage Natwest row and surge in complaints March 14, 2024 The UK government has proposed a law that would force banks to give customers more advanced notice and an explanation before closing their accounts, following a surge in complaints over "debanking" and a row between Natwest and former Ukip leader Nigel Farage.
Lee Anderson joining Reform UK leaves the Tories fighting on two fronts March 11, 2024 Former Tory MP Lee Anderson has joined Reform UK - a move that will likely amplify division in the Conservative Party.
Ex-Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson defects to become first Reform UK MP March 11, 2024 Former Conservative MP Lee Anderson has defected to Reform UK to become its first MP, in a blow to the Tories ahead of the general election.
Reform UK is a ragbag of a party, but it could well prove a destructive force January 8, 2024 What Nigel Farage's Reform UK actually wants remains unclear, but it is likely to prove a destructive force, writes Eliot Wilson.
Politics in 2023: A look back at the highlights – and low points – of the year December 28, 2023 As Rishi Sunak runs out the clock towards polling day, we take you back through the political highlights - and low points - of 2023.
Farage debanking row: Law changed so politicians are seen as lower risk December 15, 2023 It comes after Nigel Farage revealed that Coutts, owned by NatWest Group, had moved to close down his bank account, prompting a row over the current UK banking rules.
Should firms be worried about Nigel Farage’s hope for a ‘debanking’ class action? November 15, 2023 Complaints about bank account closures have surged this year, according to the latest figures from the Financial Ombudsman.
Surge in ‘debanking’ complaints following Farage-Natwest scandal November 8, 2023 Complaints about bank account closures have surged this year, new figures reveal, as the sector comes under scrutiny following the 'debanking' scandal involving Natwest and Nigel Farage.