Exclusive: Record number of women starting businesses despite funding challenges December 19, 2023 A record number of female-owned companies have been created this year
Founding member of the Lib Dems appeal dismissed as court rules evidence ‘not sufficient’ December 19, 2023 High Court has thrown out an appeal by a founding member of the Lib Dems, who claimed that she had been targeted online by a fictitious persona.
Michael Gove: ‘I love Sadiq Khan and am here to help’, but London mayor may lose planning powers December 19, 2023 Michael Gove has said “I love Sadiq Khan” and told the mayor he is “here to help” as he warned City Hall risked losing planning powers for London.
Risk of high inflation ‘clearly more costly’ than squeezing demand, Bank MPC member warns December 19, 2023 "Given what we know now, I can say that it will be important for monetary policy to be restrictive for an extended period in order to return inflation sustainably to the two per cent target in the medium-term," she said.
London nightclub fined after serving caustic soda with tequilas, instead of salt December 19, 2023 A nightclub has been fined after one of its bartenders mistakenly gave customers caustic soda instead of salt with their tequila shots. Four customers were taken to hospital after ingesting the cleaning chemical at the Tiger Tiger nightclub in Haymarket, central London, Westminster City Council said. The venue was fined £120,000 having pleaded guilty to [...]
Docklands Light Railway fare dodgers cost TfL £11m last decade December 19, 2023 Docklands Light Railway fare dodgers have cost Transport for London (TfL) nearly £11m over the last decade.
Odey Asset Management says FCA has concluded investigation December 19, 2023 The UK Financial Conduct Authority has concluded its investigation into Odey Asset Management (OAM) and "will not take any action," said an investor letter from the hedge fund said on Tuesday.
Bank of England to work more closely with regulator to promote key objectives December 19, 2023 "The shared aim of this MoU is to enable closer working between the parties, including the exchange of appropriate information, to assist them in discharging their statutory functions," the document said.
Brits hit with double whammy as credit card costs and loan rates are highest in years December 19, 2023 The cost of credit card borrowing has reached its highest level in at least 17 years while Britons also face decade-high personal loan rates, according to data from financial information website Moneyfacts.
Sadiq Khan plans to hike London council tax bills by 8.6 per cent December 19, 2023 Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans to hike Londoners’ council tax bills by almost £40 as he prepares to stand for a record reelection to a third term in office.
