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Ex-Barclays boss: Banks must adapt or face ‘slow decline’ under pressure from tech firms June 12, 2023 Ex-Barclays boss Antony Jenkins has warned established banks that they could be in a “world of very slow decline” if they failed to adapt to new technologies. Speaking to City A.M., Jenkins said “this industry is really on the brink of having to undergo radical transformation if it’s going to remain relevant to its customers.” [...]
Political pressure builds on banks to close gap between savings and mortgage rates June 12, 2023 Banks have been shortchanging customers for nearly a year with the average mortgage rates exceeding savings rates by over three per cent since last July. According to data from Moneyfacts, at the end of last week the average rate on offer for a two year mortgage was 5.87. The average rate on a savings account [...]
Labour’s energy agenda needs a solution for the UK’s oil and gas demands June 12, 2023 Labour's energy manifesto needs a solution for the UK's oil and gas needs if the opposition are fit for government.
New biothreats radar amid warnings Covid vaccine prep ‘dismantled’ June 12, 2023 Government ministers are set to launch a new biothreats radar programme to guard the UK against disease outbreaks, bio-attacks and antimicrobial resistance. Pandemic preparedness, data monitoring and boosting the UK’s life sciences sector with £1.5bn a year are also priorities for the unit, set to be run by the National Situation Centre. Deputy prime minister [...]
Asian investors head to London as ministers look to lure in tech cash June 12, 2023 Asian investors are set to descend on London this week as the government tries to lure foreign cash to the UK in a post-Brexit investment offensive.
UK on course to dodge recession but ‘lacklustre’ growth will linger, KPMG says June 12, 2023 The UK will dodge a recession this year but a tight labour market and sticky inflation will choke off growth, according to the latest forecast from KPMG.
If Ben Wallace takes the helm of NATO it could be a boost for Global Britain June 12, 2023 If Ben Wallace becomes the head of NATO, he’ll leave a big hole to fill at the Ministry of Defence. But it would be good for the UK’s international standing, writes Eliot Wilson
The success of London’s financial services can create equality of opportunity in the UK June 12, 2023 Our financial services spread opportunities throughout the UK. We have to build on their success to put our country at the forefront, and make it a good place where to live for everyone, writes Chris Hayward
The housing crisis speaks to unique social injustices – and is distinctly acute in London June 12, 2023 There are overcrowded families living with mould, and schools referring the poor housing of their pupils to the Housing Ombudsman. This housing crisis is ripping our country apart, writes Richard Blakeway
UK car and battery producers set to miss out on benefits from new UK-US partnership June 11, 2023 UK carmakers and battery producers will miss out on benefits from the much-anticipated US-UK economic partnership announced on Thursday, according to analysis from trade experts reported by the Financial Times. Britain’s automotive and electric vehicle (EV) industry had been hoping that “Atlantic Declaration” deals would help address concerns in the sector surrounding the impact of [...]
