Mamma mia! Airlines object to Italy’s flight price cap August 15, 2023 Plans to cap the cost of domestic fares in Italy have angered airlines just days after the Rome government also irked banks
Wilko rumour mill: B&M shares up as takeover whispers gather volume August 15, 2023 Wilko has fallen into administration but rumours are flying that fellow discounters could be circling the stricken retailer
Explainer: when online fads take a dark turn, from planking to TikTok August 15, 2023 Police boss sees social media challenges as 'societal breakdown'.
Donald Trump: All you need to know about the Georgia indictment August 15, 2023 Former US president Donald Trump has been indicted for the fourth time on charges relating to his attempts to overturn the result of the 2020 election in the state of Georgia. A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, returned an indictment late on Monday, charging Trump and 18 others, for violating election law and being [...]
Vauxhall warns UK is ‘well behind’ on EV charger roll out August 15, 2023 The UK government is facing renewed pressure to resolve ongoing delays in the roll-out of critical electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, after Vauxhall warned this morning that the vast majority of local authorities have yet to install any public chargers. The carmaker, via Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, found that out of 414 councils across [...]
Financial watchdog to ask MPs about debanking experiences August 15, 2023 British politicians are to be asked to reveal whether they have encountered problems or faced being “debanked”, as part of an inquiry by the UK’s financial watchdog. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it is looking into the rules surrounding politically exposed persons (PEPs), which includes MPs. The regime was thrust into the spotlight after [...]
Ranked: The best banks for customer service? Monzo and Starling steam ahead August 15, 2023 Which banks are the best for customer service? A new official ranking has been produced by the consumer regulator
Why we might need to take inflation positivity with a grain of salt August 15, 2023 Temple Melville is forecasting dark skies for world economies as Russia squeezes vital exports, meaning crypto needs a defined role.
Harvey Nichols boss Manju Malhotra exits after three years August 15, 2023 The boss of Harvey Nichols, Manju Malhotra, will step down from her role as head of the luxury retailer. Malhotra, who led the business for three years, will temporarily be replaced by Pearson Poon the son of Dickson Poon who has owned Harvey Nicholls since the 1990’s. Poon, who currently serves as executive director has [...]
Crypto doldrums rumble on as investors wait for signals August 15, 2023 Bitcoin continues to trade around $29.3k while Ethereum drifts along at $1.8k as the cryptocurrency markets fall stagnant.