Nigel Farage to launch legal battle with NatWest over debanking saga November 11, 2023 Nigel Farage is to launch a legal fight with NatWest over the debanking saga which culminated in the resignation of chief executive Dame Alison Rose. The former Ukip leader said he is instructing lawyers to take action against NatWest Group, with the aim of turning it into a class action. The banking giant has sought [...]
Counter-protesters gather near Cenotaph ahead of pro-Palestine demonstration November 11, 2023 Counter-protesters gathered near the Cenotaph in central London ahead of a pro-Palestine demonstration on Armistice Day which is expected to be one of the largest political marches in British history. A large crowd of people bearing St George’s flags was seen walking along Embankment and shouting “England till I die” shortly after 10 am on [...]
Bank of England says lenders to be put through mini budget-style shock tests November 10, 2023 It is intended to replicate some of the chaos and more which was unleashed on markets last autumn after Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng revealed their budget and other moments of turmoil.
‘A long way to go’: Fed chief signals possible interest rate hike November 10, 2023 Jay Powell said he is 'not confident' that the fight against inflation is won, hinting at the need for a further Fed interest rate hike
Here’s what’s moving the FTSE 100 and global markets this morning November 10, 2023 Treasury yields climbed as Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of prolonged higher rates, contributing to a decline in global stocks. The Reserve Bank of Australia cautioned about inflation risks, and a ransomware attack on China’s ICBC disrupted Treasury market trades. The spotlight shifts to UK GDP data and comments from ECB President [...]
Evri invests £46m in customer service improvements ahead of Christmas November 10, 2023 Delivery giant Evri has said it is investing £46m to boost its customer service and operations ahead of the busy Christmas period.
Former energy minister refuses to back King’s Speech over oil and gas plans November 9, 2023 The Government has proposed the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill, which would mandate licences for oil and gas projects in the North Sea on an annual basis.
Science superpower? Plans for major £340m science park denied November 9, 2023 Controversial plans to turn part of a golf course into a £340m science park off Oxfordshire M40 have been refused by the planning authority.
Apple suffers setback in fight against EU’s £11.3bn tax order November 9, 2023 An EU tribunal made legal errors when it ruled in favour of Apple over a €13bn tax order, an adviser to Europe's top court has said.
Christmas ads by John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, M&S and Tesco bring festive spend to record £9.5bn November 9, 2023 AA commercial director Sharon Lloyd Barnes said: “Christmas advertising is an integral part of the festive season.
