US bank stocks fall to record low against S&P 500 as sector hurts from bond crash November 12, 2023 US bank stocks have plunged to an all-time low relative to the S&P 500 index as lenders continue to feel the impact of the banking crisis that erupted earlier this year.
US inflation to attract attention as traders look for hints on Fed’s rate path November 12, 2023 Tuesday's US inflation report will be the highlight of a busy week for markets that will also include a health check on the state of the US consumer.
Metro Bank added to FCA’s financial crime watchlist November 12, 2023 Metro Bank has been added to the City regulator's financial crime watchlist, the lender confirmed, posing another headache for the bank as it looks to rebuild after securing a major refinancing deal.
Nigel Farage to launch legal battle with NatWest over debanking saga November 11, 2023 Nigel Farage is to launch a legal fight with NatWest over the debanking saga which culminated in the resignation of chief executive Dame Alison Rose. The former Ukip leader said he is instructing lawyers to take action against NatWest Group, with the aim of turning it into a class action. The banking giant has sought [...]
Braverman accused of ’emboldening’ far right after clashes with police November 11, 2023 Suella Braverman has been accused of emboldening far-right protesters after some clashed with police in London on Armistice Day, with calls growing for Rishi Sunak to sack her.
In pictures: The 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London unveiled November 11, 2023 The City gathered together today for one of London’s longest-standing and most colourful traditions, the Lord Mayor Show. The three-mile procession began at 11:03 am, following the national two-minute silence for Armistice Day, near the Royal Exchange in Bank. The procession will end later this afternoon as the parade leads the Lord Mayor back to [...]
Blockchain and Web3 keep coming up with solutions to problems November 11, 2023 Dr Chris Kacher explains how blockchain - the beating heart of Web3 - can present answers before we even know the question.
Counter-protesters gather near Cenotaph ahead of pro-Palestine demonstration November 11, 2023 Counter-protesters gathered near the Cenotaph in central London ahead of a pro-Palestine demonstration on Armistice Day which is expected to be one of the largest political marches in British history. A large crowd of people bearing St George’s flags was seen walking along Embankment and shouting “England till I die” shortly after 10 am on [...]
Home Secretary under fire ahead of Armistice Day pro-Palestine protest November 11, 2023 Home Secretary Suella Braverman remains under fire from all sides after her allegations of bias were disowned by Downing Street and criticised by the Police Federation.
Almost 2,000 Met Police officers on duty in central London November 11, 2023 Almost 2,000 Metropolitan Police officers will be on duty in central London over the weekend, as the force prepares for Armistice and pro-Palestinian events.