Explain decision to pull mortgage products, FCA warns lenders October 2, 2022 The chief of the City watchdog has fired a warning shot at lenders after banks pulled mortgage products from the market in droves this week amid extreme market volatility.
Where to eat, drink and sleep in Birmingham for Tory Party Conference October 2, 2022 On 2 october, Tory Party Conference kicks off in Birmingham. It remains to be seen whether the city famous for its Bull Ring will witness any blood sport following the fallout from the chancellor’s mini-budget. But whether it’s toasting the new PM or ruefully navel-gazing over Keir Starmer’s poll lead, the city’s hotels, restaurants, bars [...]
Moderna rejects request from China for Covid-19 vaccine technology October 2, 2022 Moderna has reportedly refused a request from China to reveal the technology behind its Covid-19 vaccine. The rejection prompted negotiations for its sale there to fall apart, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The US pharmaceutical company remains “eager” to sell its product in China after negotiations between 2020 and 2021 [...]
Michael Gove says Truss tax cuts are ‘not Conservative’ October 2, 2022 Michael Gove has savaged Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s recent mini-Budget, labelling the debt-funded tax cuts as “not Conservative”. The Tory big beast said the package – which included an abolition of the top 45p band of Income Tax were a “display of the wrong values” and he refused to commit to voting for them [...]
Health secretary shelves plans to buy extra monkeypox vaccines October 2, 2022 The new health secretary has reportedly shelved plans to buy additional doses of the monkeypox vaccine, as cases of the infection decline in the UK. Health minister Thérèse Coffey rejected advice from officials of the UK Health Security Agency, who recommended that extra vaccines be procured to ensure the country is protected against the infection [...]
Celebrity names behind star-studded crypto capital fund WWVentures October 2, 2022 WWVentures has closed a $15 million funding raise backed by some of the world's top gamers, athletes and content creators.
Forex trading interest remains popular as currencies fluctuate in 2022 October 2, 2022 Justin Grossbard of CompareForexBrokers discusses the enduring forex popularity which, like crypto, is always open for trading.
Driven to suicide by blindness: How a woman finds a second chance at sight and life October 2, 2022 Losing one’s sight is terrifying and daunting. It leaves the visually impaired person reliant on those around them to assist them in navigating their way through the world. Without the help and generosity of others, it can lead to a loss of hope and tragically sometimes life. 55-year-old Chyo Maya Praja lives high up in [...]
Truss: I should have ‘laid the ground better’ for tax cuts package October 2, 2022 Liz Truss has said she should have “laid the ground better” for her package of debt-funded tax cuts as she refused to rule out public spending cuts. The Prime Minister said “I have learnt from that and I will make sure in the future we will do a better job of laying the ground”, after [...]
Ukraine’s forces push Russia out of key stronghold October 1, 2022 Russian forces have withdrawn from Lyman, with Ukrainian forces threatening to encircle the Donetsk town.
