By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Senior Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan is a senior reporter focused on law and professional services. Contact her via email on maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or X (Twitter) @MariaW_B

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Why Post Office Horizon victims are getting as little as £15.75 in compensation

January 12, 2024

There was something deeply wrong with the Post Office’s compensation scheme, as one victim only received £15.75, explained tax expert. Dan Neidle – lawyer and founder of Tax Policy Associates – wrote in an article the Post Office spent years fighting compensation claims in the courts, “using every trick in the book to draw things [...]
The Post Office scandal: What is the Horizon Inquiry?

January 12, 2024

The public outcry following the ITV drama on the Post Office Scandal has resulted in pressure on the Government. However, over the last two years, an inquiry has been going on in the background.
Metro Bank: Troubled lender’s CFO to leave after turbulent 12 months

January 12, 2024

James Hopkinson has been the bank's CFO and executive director since September 2022 after serving in a similar role at ClearBank.
Clyde & Co fined £500,000 for breaching anti-money laundering rules

January 11, 2024

London law firm Clyde & Co has been ordered to pay a £500,000 fine after it failed to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.
Former Lloyds Bank manager wrongfully dismissed for saying racist word awarded £800k

January 11, 2024

A former employee of Lloyds Bank who was fired for using a racist word has been awarded almost £800,000 by the the Employment Tribunal for being wrongfully dismissed.
London-listed law firm Knights returns to organic growth as buying spree continues

January 11, 2024

London-listed law firm Knights posted a return to organic growth today following a flurry of acquisitions over the last year.
EY UK boss gets another term with yet another retirement exemption

January 11, 2024

EY has extended its UK boss term by another year, for yet another exemption for him of the firm’s mandatory retirement age. According to the Financial Times, Hywel Ball has had his tenure as the firm’s UK chair and UK and Ireland managing partner expanded until June 2025. Ball is 61-year-old, leading the firm to [...]
Grant Thornton UK boss steps down in surprise early departure

January 10, 2024

Grant Thornton UK has announced that Dave Dunckley will step down as CEO, with its chief operating officer taking over the role until the selection process takes place.
Extreme weather tops insurance risk list for 2024 after £75bn bill last year

January 10, 2024

Environmental risks continues to dominate the global risks landscape according to a new report by the World Economic Forum
Allen & Overy paid out £2m to settle West Ham stadium dispute

January 10, 2024

Magic circle law firm Allen & Overy has paid out over £2m to settle a legal dispute with the owners of West Ham's stadium.

Italy Six Nations revival a lesson for Wales as England challenge awaits

Italy Six Nations revival a lesson for Wales as England challenge awaits

Ford Mustang Sutton CS800DH review: Taming a wild horse

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