Debanking: Number of account closures since 2016 skyrockets as banks take tough line on financial crime July 30, 2023 The number of bank accounts being closed climbed to nearly 350,000 last year as banks adopted an increasingly vigilant stance towards their customers. According to data from a freedom of information request submitted by the Daily Mail to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the number of accounts being closed has increased from under 50,000 in [...]
Animoca Brands ploughs $30 million into NFT app ‘hi’ July 30, 2023 Web3 financial app 'hi' is to receive a huge investment from metaverse and gaming specialist Animoca Brands.
Stuart Broad: England fast bowler announces retirement at end of the Ashes July 29, 2023 England bowler Stuart Broad will retire from Test cricket following the Ashes. The 37-year-old made the announcement at stumps on day three of the final Test against Australia at the Kia Oval. Broad has taken 602 wickets in 167 Tests, making him the second most successful paceman in Test history behind team-mate James Anderson. “Tomorrow [...]
Nothing compares 2 nostalgic memories and their comparison with crypto July 29, 2023 Monty looks back in fondness over some of the soundtracks by Sinead O'Connor that left their mark on him, with some crypto comparisons.
What ethical guard-rails does generative AI need? July 29, 2023 As AI becomes integrated into our lives, it is crucial that we establish foundational ethical principles, says Bryan Tan of Reed Smith.
UK and India could sign trade deal this year, says official July 29, 2023 The UK and India could sign a long-awaited trade deal before the end of the year, according to a senior Indian official. The country’s commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal told reporters on Friday: “We want to finalise the deal at the earliest.” He also said that it was possible that the deal could be agreed “much [...]
Zak Crawley sets the tone as England turn up the heat against Australia July 29, 2023 Zak Crawley continued his excellent series with an unbeaten 50 on the third morning of the final Ashes Test to help England into a position of strength at the Kia Oval. Crawley signalled his intentions from ball one on Saturday with another booming drive through cover and walked off at lunch on 71 not out [...]
Sales of Covid tests have increased by a third in July, says Boots July 29, 2023 Sales of Covid tests have increased by a third this month, while official estimates of the number of people with the virus have also risen. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said its surveillance showed a slight increase in cases and hospital admissions, including those in intensive care, as of July 20. Its records show [...]
Two hour Dover delays on one of ‘most popular mornings of summer’ July 29, 2023 Travellers are facing waits of up to two hours at the Port of Dover during one of the most popular mornings of the summer, officials have said. A nine-lane-wide queue stretched alongside the white cliffs throughout Saturday morning on the approach to the border where French guards were checking passports. Port of Dover officials said [...]
Not helpful if NatWest chair quits over Farage feud, says City minister July 29, 2023 It would not be “helpful” for the NatWest chairman to quit now as the bank seeks to rebound from the crisis over Nigel Farage’s Coutts bank account, the City minister has said. Andrew Griffith, who has led the Government’s response to the row, offered his backing to Sir Howard Davies after days of pressure on the [...]
