BT Tower to be turned into Heatherwick-designed hotel by US giant February 21, 2024 London's iconic BT Tower has been sold to a US hotels giant for £275m - who will give it a new life as a hotel
‘Debanking’ driven more by cost and reputation than tackling financial crime, MPs find February 21, 2024 A group of MPs has accused banks of closing customers' accounts mainly due to cost and reputation, rather than clamping down on financial crime, amid a gulf between "debanking" and anti-fraud enforcement.
Barclays embarks on biggest shake-up since financial crisis after difficult decade February 20, 2024 Barclays has sought to draw a line under a difficult decade with a marathon investor presentation laying out a three-year plan to restructure the bank.
Barclays plans to return £10bn to shareholders and cut £2bn in costs by 2026 February 20, 2024 Barclays has unveiled a drop in annual profits as the bank undergoes a sweeping restructuring designed to save £2bn in costs and return £10bn to shareholders by 2026.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 20, 2024 Asia stocks struggle despite China's interest rate cut, while Middle East tensions keep oil prices near three-week highs. Investors are focused on Bank of England's Bailey speech and Nvidia earnings.
Pockit: Fintech boss on ‘debanking’ and plans to fill gap left by Amigo and Wonga February 19, 2024 While the term “debanking” has become a staple since last summer, the issue of financial inclusion has been a priority for Virraj Jatania for years.
FTSE 100 today: London markets prepare for quiet start amid thin U.S. holiday trading February 19, 2024 Asia shares stumble while China sees modest gains. Oil dips in light U.S. holiday trade. China's central bank holds the key interest rate steady. All eyes will be on high-flying Nvidia's earnings report this week.
FTSE 100 close: London powers into the green after retail rebound, Natwest shares soar February 16, 2024 "Market sentiment is being buoyed by better-than-expected retail sales," Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown.
Paul Thwaite: Who is the veteran tasked with steadying Natwest after the Farage debanking scandal? February 16, 2024 Natwest has appointed Paul Thwaite as permanent chief executive after a tumultuous year. Who is the man tasked with steadying the ship?
Nigel Farage threatens Natwest with legal action unless it settles his compensation claim February 16, 2024 Nigel Farage threatens Natwest new CEO Paul Thwaite with legal action with an aim to make "sale of shares very difficult", unless the bank settles "an ongoing compensation claim with him"