Brits lost more than £1bn to fraudsters last year as purchase scams hit record high May 22, 2024 Brits lost more than £1bn to fraudsters last year, new figures show, as purchase scams surge to a new record and social media firms face tough questions over the high levels of fraud originating on their platforms.
Why the prospect of a Shein listing is dividing the City of London May 22, 2024 Shein's plans to reportedly float on the London Stock Exchange have been seen as a welcome boost in some quarters. But the Chinese founded fast-fashion giant is posing difficult questions for the City, writes Charlie Conchie
Scale of tax and mortgage bombshell on London and south east “eye-watering” May 22, 2024 The government has been criticised for a so-called “mortgage bombshell” hitting workers in the commuter belt after it emerged households are facing almost £9m in extra payments.
The case for the defence of barristers’ wigs May 22, 2024 Barristers’ wigs are the latest front in the war on the eccentricity and traditions that make this country unique, says James Price “What do ties matter, Jeeves, at a time like this?” asks Bertie Wooster during one of his many misadventures. Jeeves, as omniscient and fundamentally right about everything as ever, replies, quite correctly: “There [...]
Manchester bombing anniversary is a reminder to never take security for granted May 22, 2024 Seven years on from the Manchester Arena bombing, the risk landscape has dramatically shifted. So it’s right that venues must do more to protect themselves from terror threats, says Tom Clementi Today marks the anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, a senseless terrorist bombing in which 22 innocent people were killed and hundreds [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher if UK inflation falls in line with expectations May 22, 2024 Asian indices mixed despite Wall Street's record highs; RBNZ kept rates steady. Investors await UK CPI, Fed minutes, and Nvidia earnings.
‘Blanket ban’ on face coverings at protests, political violence adviser recommends May 21, 2024 The government should introduce a blanket ban on face coverings at protests, an adviser on political violence has recommended.
Grand Central: Bid for 550,000 more seats on routes between London Kings Cross and the North May 21, 2024 Arriva Group has applied to the Office of Rail and Road to add a number of open access routes between London and the North.
Infected blood scandal: Compensation payments to start this year, minister says May 21, 2024 Compensation payments to the victims and families of the infected blood scandal will begin before the end of the year, the government has confirmed.
Court of Appeal denies Tom Hayes’ Supreme Court bid, but certified points leaves the door open to apply directly May 21, 2024 Former Libor trader Tom Hayes application to take his case to the highest court in the UK was refused by the Court of Appeal