FCA: Three arrested in ‘major’ operation linked to insider dealing and organised crime February 14, 2024 A "major operation" by the financial watchdog and national crime body has arrested three men accused of insider dealing and money laundering linked to gangs.
Dunelm chief backs calls for greater protection of shop workers as cost of crime for retailers more than doubles February 14, 2024 The head of homeware giant Dunelm has backed calls from industry bodies to create a specific law to protect shop workers.
More rail strikes on the way as Northern and LNER train drivers to walk out in March February 14, 2024 Northern and LNER train drivers will strike in March in yet more disruption for Brits after a series of walk-outs in February.
BAE Systems gets green light for £4.4bn Ball Aerospace acquisition February 14, 2024 Regulators have given BAE Systems the green light for its blockbuster £4.4bn acquisition of Ball Aerospace.
Uber unveils £5.6bn share buyback after milestone first ever profit February 14, 2024 Uber has announced an inaugural $7bn (£5.6bn) share buyback programme after the ride-hailer reported its first ever annual operating profit last week.
Train drivers to strike for six more months as union boss says transport sec ‘hasn’t seen fit to talk to us’ February 14, 2024 Train drivers from five rail companies have voted to continues strike action for six months in the ongoing dispute over pay.
UK and London house prices drop again but ‘affordability still a huge barrier’ February 14, 2024 House prices fell in December with the average price of a property now costing £285k – but it’s still hard to afford a home for lots of Britons. The figure, according to a new government release, is down £4,000 when compared to the exact same period the year before, but up from 2.3 per cent [...]
Dispensa to delist from London Stock Exchange after market cap collapse February 14, 2024 Dispensa, the holding company that focuses on luxury food brands, is set to delist from the London Stock Exchange, as the firm has fallen to just £2.3m in market cap. The delisting was approved by the firm’s board of directors “following extensive deliberation” over how to best maximise shareholder value for the company. The board [...]
A mystery: One of Brick Lane’s iconic beigel shops has shut – and nobody knows why February 14, 2024 One of two Brick Lane beigel shops - which have provoked heated debate amongst Londoners for decades - is shut, and nobody quite knows why.
Bank of England racks up £20m maintenance bill for iconic headquarters February 14, 2024 The Bank of England has reportedly spent more than £20m on maintenance-related contracts for its Grade I-listed building since last September.
