The debanking debacle deserves proper parliamentary scrutiny September 20, 2023 There were some, when Nigel Farage was debanked by Coutts, who found the whole thing rather amusing. Those people, typically, were no fans of the Brexiteer-in-chief; how they chortled when the BBC broke the news that Farage was taken off the books as a result of his finances. Of course we know now that was [...]
Banks not closing accounts due to political views, FCA finds September 19, 2023 Banks have not been closing customer accounts for political reasons, according to the initial findings of an investigation by the FCA.
Brexit: Starmer meets Macron, as experts warn of bid for closer ties with EU September 19, 2023 Sir Keir Starmer will meet French President Emmanuel Macron as experts say he risks “demanding more than the European Union is willing to give” with his insistence on seeking closer ties with Brussels after Brexit. The Labour leader will hold talks in Paris on Tuesday, during which post-Brexit relations are expected to feature prominently, against [...]
Farage debanking an outlier, reckons City watchdog’s investigation September 19, 2023 The bosses of both Coutts and Natwest quit after Nigel Farage was ‘debanked’ but an FCA report is expected to say it is not usual practice
Urgent reform needed to restore trust in UK constitution, warn think tanks September 19, 2023 An urgent reset is required in order to restore trust in the UK’s constitution, two top think tanks have warned. Faith in Britain’s political system has been shaken after a “tumultuous” string of events — from the Brexit process, the Covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis — a report by the Institute for [...]
Labour need to find ‘incentive’ for EU to reopen Brexit deal, expert warns September 19, 2023 Labour’s plans to seek a renegotiated Brexit deal with the European Union will require finding an “incentive” for the bloc to reopen talks, an expert has warned. Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to seek a “much better” deal if his party wins the next general election, and said Boris Johnson’s agreement, which is up for [...]
Brexit: Starmer will seek overhaul of Boris Johnson’s trade deal September 18, 2023 In an interview with the Financial Times, Starmer said he will "attempt to get a much better deal for the UK" in 2025, when the current arrangements come up for review.
London Design District launches flagship building in welcomed boost for capital’s creative sector September 18, 2023 London’s Design District has launched a spectacular new space for smaller businesses at the heart of its Greenwich hub
Most London holidaymakers want to avoid flying to their next holiday, new stats reveal September 17, 2023 2 in 5 of us want to avoid flying on our next holiday, new data generated by the sustainable travel company Byway reveal. And that number rises when it comes to those of us living in London. 42% of British holidaymakers are looking for alternative ways to travel to reduce their carbon footprint, and that [...]
Inside the new must-visit London lido – as Met Office reveals sunny weather forecast to return September 15, 2023 The Met Office has revealed their long term forecast, showing that the good weather is likely to return in a week or so – so hopefully there’ll be plenty of time to jump in this brand new London lido. The Lido has been decked out in an Art Deco style and is a part of [...]