From branch closures to ‘debanking’ – Which bank faces the highest number of complaints? December 10, 2023 The UK's high street lenders have faced a tsunami of complaints this year from concerns about branch closures to customer service. But which bank faces the most complaints?
COP28: Supermarkets to be banned from selling products linked to illegal deforestation December 9, 2023 Supermarkets will be prohibited from selling goods containing palm oil, cocoa, beef, leather and soy that come from land linked to illegal deforestation under Government plans. Environment Secretary Steve Barclay set out new laws on Saturday designed to lessen the contribution of consumers to the damage doled out on precious habitats and endangered species. The [...]
Labour no longer ‘sneering at business’ as it calls in City grandees December 8, 2023 The Labour party has said it is no longer “sneering at business” as it announced 10 new advisers for the City, including the chief of the London Stock Exchange and former chair of the Financial Conduct Authority.
The debt pile at Capita is coming down after a mass sell-off. But is it out of the woods? December 8, 2023 Capita has completed its plan to sell off all of its non-core businesses to work down its debt. But has it done enough to please investors?
Mark Kleinman: Dr Martens boss risks tripping over his own shoelaces December 7, 2023 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man that gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column.
Investment banks search for any port in a storm amid City’s dealmaking slump December 7, 2023 A listings drop off has hurt smaller investment banks and brokers. Now they may be looking for deals and combinations of their own.
Barclays shares drop after Qatar slashes stake December 5, 2023 Shares in Barclays fell as much as 4.5 per cent in London on Tuesday morning after Qatar's sovereign wealth fund cut its stake in the bank by half.
Brits to cough up an £100 extra on festive treats this Christmas December 5, 2023 Cash-conscious Brits are loosening their purse strings in the run-up to Christmas as they prepare to spend an extra £100 on festive food and activities.
Barclay family reclaims Telegraph after paying off Lloyds debt December 4, 2023 The Barclay family has reclaimed control of The Telegraph following a repayment of £1.16bn in debts owed to Lloyds bank.
Media secretary to intervene in the Telegraph sale November 30, 2023 Culture and media secretary Lucy Frazer has announced she is intervening in the sale of the Telegraph Media Group.