Outgoing Virgin Money boss set for bumper payday despite bank’s plunge in value May 19, 2024 David Duffy stands to have made up to £30m from his tenure as chief executive of Virgin Money by the time he retires from the role after six years following the bank's takeover by Nationwide.
Investors to receive ‘temperature check’ on global economy alongside Nvidia and inflation updates May 19, 2024 Analysts at Deutsche Bank said the surveys would provide "a temperature check on growth across the key economies as perceived inflation risks subside".
Richard Branson: Virgin founder’s net worth gets a boost from Virgin Atlantic’s growth May 19, 2024 Richard Branson has seen his net worth hold steady as growth has returned to his Virgin Group.
Georgia’s president vetoes media law that has provoked weeks of protests May 18, 2024 Georgia’s president has vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests in the country.
Russian court seizes assets from UniCredit, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank May 18, 2024 A Russian court has ordered that Deutsche Bank's and Commerzbank's assets, accounts, property and shares be seized in Russia as part of a lawsuit involving the German banks, court documents showed.
Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona sells for £762,000 May 18, 2024 The napkin which secured footballer Lionel Messi’s move to Barcelona more than 20 years ago has been sold for £762,000. The unusual document, which became legendary in the sporting world, was offered at Bonhams with a starting price of £300,000 in an online auction which ended on Friday. The napkin, described by Bonhams as a [...]
Boeing shareholders approve chief’s $33m compensation as company faces investigations May 18, 2024 Boeing shareholders approved chief executive officer David Calhoun’s $32.8m (£25.8m) compensation on Friday and heard leaders explain what the troubled aircraft maker is doing to improve the quality and safety of its planes.
Marks & Spencer set to ring up profits leap after impressive year May 18, 2024 High street bellwether Marks & Spencer is expected to reveal a jump in annual profits on Wednesday when it reports back after a bumper year.
‘Old Money’ Tiktok trend drives demand for Rolex’s as buyers willing to pay more for ‘immediate access’ May 18, 2024 The boss behind one of Britain’s best known sellers of Rolex and Tag Heuer watches said there has been a surge in interest for luxury goods from Gen Z shoppers as they look to emulate the dress sense of the upper classes.
Georgia: Why our protests are the new frontline against Putin-style democratic crackdowns across Europe May 18, 2024 Protests in Georgia are continuing over plans to introduce a ‘Putin-style’ law against ‘foreign influence.’ Here, academic Gia Jandieri – under threat himself from the new legislation – explains why Georgians are taking to the streets Controversial? Divisive? No, More Than That, It’s Unlawful and Anti-Constitutional To understand where we’ve got to, we must start [...]
