Bank of England warns banks have not learnt lessons from Truss gilts turmoil October 5, 2023 The Bank of England (BoE) said on Thursday it was disappointing that some of the banks it regulates have not tackled shortcomings in how they manage risks from customers after turmoil in UK government bond markets last September.
The Square Mile and Me: Asif Aziz on turning London’s neglected spaces into eclectic landmarks October 5, 2023 Entrepreneur Asif Aziz – CEO of Criterion Capital and the operator of the London Trocadero and a host of London landmarks – has made the capital his playground What was your first job?When I was still in school, I was intrigued by the London property market. My first ‘real’ job was at Morgan Grenfell Laurie [...]
Russia may attack civilian ships with sea mines and blame Ukraine, Cleverly warns October 5, 2023 Russia may use sea mines to target non-military ships and blame Ukraine for any attacks, the UK Government has said. Declassified intelligence warned last month that the Russian military had attempted a missile strike against a cargo ship in the Black Sea. The UK believes Russia could continue targeting civilian shipping, including by laying explosive [...]
Student housing provider Unite names new chief executive October 5, 2023 Student housing provider Unite has announced that chief executive Richard Smith is stepping down after seven years leading the business. Smith, 49, will be replaced by Joe Lister, who has been chief financial officer since 2008. He will take the helm on 1 January. Smith’s tenure saw the company expand significantly, with 157 properties now [...]
Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt West End performance of Les Miserables October 5, 2023 Just Stop Oil protesters disrupted a performance of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre in London’s West End on Wednesday night. The protesters entered the stage during a performance of Do You Hear The People Sing? Just Stop Oil said that four protesters then locked themselves to the stage using flexible bicycle locks at around [...]
‘Betting on human nature’: Short seller Carson Block on fraud, death threats and why he’s sniffing around UK firms October 5, 2023 'Betting on human nature': Short seller Carson Block on fraud, threats and why he's sniffing around UK firms
Southern Water and Thames Water ‘standout poor performers’ driving complaints October 5, 2023 Southern Water and Thames Water were the “standout poor performers” driving customer complaints over the past year, a watchdog has reported.
Rio pins recovery hopes on mega Simandou iron ore project amid share price blows October 5, 2023 Could revive Rio Tinto's long-held ambitions of mining the world's largest untapped supply of high-grade iron ore revive its share price?
Sam Bankman-Fried trial gets off to a slow start over ‘crypto affected’ jurors October 4, 2023 The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, has had a slow start with the judge struggling to appoint jurors who haven’t had a bad crypto experience.
UK cinemas hope to cash in as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour hits the screens October 4, 2023 Boosting economies of entire countries with their world tours was not enough for Taylor Swift and Beyonce. Now they are giving cinemas a slice of their success.