Payment firms welcome government focus on open banking and competition November 23, 2023 Payment firms have welcomed Jeremy Hunt’s plans to legislate on open banking next year and follow recommendations of a government-backed review calling for more competition.
Savings rates fall for first time in more than two years as banks slash deals November 21, 2023 Fixed savings rates have fallen across the board for the first time in more than two years, according to new data, as inflation cools and the Bank of England hold interest rates.
No cuts to corporate tax or business rates, here’s what Jeremy Hunt won’t do in the Autumn Statement November 21, 2023 You've heard plenty about what Jeremy Hunt will say tomorrow, but we can learn as much about the government's priorities in what he won't say, writes Tim Sarson.
Ministers urged to deploy national security laws over Barclay Telegraph bid November 19, 2023 Ministers have been urged to deploy the UK’s national security laws over the Barclay family’s UAE-backed bid to buy back the Telegraph newspaper.
Dubai’s crypto carousel: M2 takes the stage November 19, 2023 Crypto AM's 'Eye in Dubai' - Lorna Blount - takes a deep dive into a new exchange that's already turning heads in the UAE.
Fuel retailers face fines if they do not ‘come clean’ over pricing November 15, 2023 Fuel retailers face fines if they fail to be more transparent on pricing, Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has announced.
Liz Truss-backed economists say minimum wage is ‘destroying jobs’ – and call for cut November 14, 2023 Growth Commission co-chairman Douglas McWilliams told an event in Westminster that the current minimum wage level was “destroying jobs”.
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.
Buy Now Pay Later lenders in fight for survival, says Moody’s November 9, 2023 Moody's says that tightening financial conditions and rising competition has brought challenges for independent Buy Now Pay Later lenders.
‘Old habits die hard’: Drivers still feeling the pain from jacked up supermarket fuel margins — watchdog November 9, 2023 Drivers are facing higher prices at the pumps due to increasing fuel margins at a number of supermarkets and retailers.