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FCA and UK payments regulator launch inquiry into ‘risks’ of Paypal, Apple and Google Pay
The Payments Systems Regulator (PSR) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have launched a joint call for information on the use digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. …
Grace Beverley’s Tala to open UK stores and expand into US after £5m boost
Tala, the activewear brand founded by influencer Grace Beverley, has raised an extra £5m in a funding round led by a backer of Five Guys. The London-based business has secured …
‘Nothing like it’ – England’s Euro 2024 run gives UK broadcasters a much-needed boost
England may have fallen at the final hurdle but that doesn’t mean their run to Berlin didn’t have any winners. Ali Lyon says advertising agencies and broadcasters enjoyed a very …
Open chief: We’re concerned over financial sustainability of golf
The organisers of the Open, the Royal and Ancient (R&A), have increased the prize money for this weekend’s major at Royal Troon by minimal amounts amid “concern” over the future …
Scotland Extreme E race offers double win and hydrogen testing
E.ON Next Veloce Racing came out on top in both races at the Scotland Hydro X Prix as Extreme E continued to test its hydrogen car. Drivers Kevin Hansen and …
Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted: How much are UK airports raking in from drop off charges?
As Britain’s airports enter the busiest period of the year, passengers are being warned of the “rip-off” cost of dropping off departing friends and family. The lion-share of airports have …
Legal and General rows in behind Reeves’ housebuilding drive with £125m fund
Legal and General (L&G) has thrown its weight behind the government’s house building push today with a pledge to inject at least £125m of pension cash into affordable housing. The …
Southgate should make good on his pre-Euros prediction before it gets too toxic
Gareth Southgate is surely too sensible to stay on as England manager and risk hostility eclipsing the good will he has built up over the last eight years. England rugby …
Help save the elephants on this Sri Lanka trip of a lifetime
Elephants face mortal threats in Sri Lanka, but one tour operator is letting visitors help save them, by Annabel Venning Sipping champagne, looking across the waters of the Nachchaduwa reservoir …