Hargreaves Lansdown has said it is ready to recommend a takeover to its shareholders after a group of private equity bidders led by CVC rounded again with a fourth £5.4bn…
HSBC’s Swiss private bank failed to conduct adequate checks on more than $300m (£236m) worth of transactions over the course of 13 years, the country’s banking regulator has found. The…
Former Premier League football Joey Barton issued a statement on X today to apologise to broadcaster Jeremy Vine after he posted several defamatory messages, including one calling him a ‘#BikeNonce’.…
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed an interim retail banking boss after parachuting in its director to lead the payments watchdog amid industry backlash over new fraud refund rules.…
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has threatened to sue the company responsible for vetting Reform UK’s candidates, accusing the firm of “stitching up” his party. Reform UK claims to have…
The Group 1 feature on day 3 of Royal Ascot is the prestigious Gold Cup run over 2 miles and 4 furlongs. Jockey James Doyle joins us today to talk…
Northumbrian Water is back in court today as it seeks to overturn a ruling in favour of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) decision regarding penalties for supply interruptions. The…
Lord of the Rings star Viggo Mortensen wrote, directed, starred in and scored his new film. Adam Bloodworth meets a rare talent As Aragorn in Lord of the Rings, Viggo…
Arsenal face a nightmare start to the new-look Champions League after being handed Premier League fixtures away to Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City either side of Matchday 1. Last year’s…
Labour will not introduce a 10 per cent levy on Premier League transfers if it wins next month’s general election, insists Keir Starmer. Shadow culture and sport secretary Thangam Debbonaire…