The head of PWC’s UK operations has stuck by the firm’s decision to keep the firm together despite other members of the elite accountancy family changing tack. Kevin Ellis, senior …
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Central banks in focus this week as policymakers weigh up interest rate cuts
Central banks are set to dominate the headlines this week as they prepare to make decisions on interest rates that will determine borrowing costs around the world. The Bank of …
Belgians tap up Chinese ahead of possible third bid for Direct Line
The boss of Belgian insurer Ageas is reportedly flying to China to meet its largest shareholder amid speculation he is trying to gather support to raise its £3.2bn takeover offer …
Activist Bluebell: BP net zero plan still too green – and other shareholders agree
Activist investor Bluebell has launched a fresh attack on oil supermajor BP over its net zero policies. Bluebell first opened fire on BP in January with a 30-page letter that …
M&S aims to launch banking and loyalty ‘superapp’ in long-term commitment to financial services
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is reportedly close to a seven-year agreement with HSBC to transform its banking division into a financial services and loyalty “superapp”. The retailer and banking giant …
BFI Flare Film Festival is here and it’s queer
Get ready for the best LGBTQ films to hit London, as BFI Flare returns this week. Ahead of this year’s edition of the festival, we sat down with programmer Grace …
Monster is a new hit from Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda
Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda has become a hallowed name in world cinema, thanks to striking family dramas like 2018’s Shoplifters. After making his last two films, The Truth and Broker, …
Drive-Away Dolls is a half-baked comedy from Ethan Coen
Like a legendary rock band, The Coen Brothers have reached the period where they are pursuing solo projects. Joel hit the ground running, making the remarkable Tragedy of Macbeth in …
The New Boy review: Cate Blanchett stars in powerful drama
Cate Blanchett produces and stars in gripping religious drama, The New Boy set in 1940s Australia. She plays Sister Eileen, a nun who runs an orphanage for indigenous boys, part …
Bank of England to cut interest rates in June, economists forecast
The Bank of England is set to start cutting interest rates in June, according to a City A.M. poll of top economists, as inflation nears its target, the labour market …