Hargreaves Lansdown will need to convince shareholders why it is recommending a £5.4bn bid to take the investment platform private if a formal offer is made this week. The deadline …
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Is the high street party over for Metro Bank?
The boss of Metro Bank has said it will begin to shift its focus away from the high street as the lender looks to ramp up its business banking efforts. …
Talktalk debt crisis worsens as Macquarie deal stalls
Talktalk’s crunch negotiations with private equity giant Macquarie over a mooted £450m deal for its wholesale division have stalled, according to reports, as the embattled telecoms provider races to refinance …
Chinese carmaker Geely injects £120m into London black cab maker
Chinese carmaker Geely has injected £120m into LEVC, the British producer of London’s famous black cabs, as it continues to expand in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market. According to …
Wellness Wonders: Meet Jo Malone the founder of Jo Loves
Wellness Wonders delves into the stories and innovations driving the UK’s thriving landscape of health, wellbeing, fitness, and nutrition. Join City A.M. as we meet the visionary minds and passionate …
Military sent to help as Lammy tells UK citizens ‘leave Lebanon now’
Military personnel and consular experts have been deployed to the Middle East to help British nationals in the region as ministers warned the “situation could deteriorate rapidly”. Foreign secretary David …
Southport: Protesters clash with police as ministers to discuss disorder
Riot police have been involved in face-offs with protesters across the UK as ministers are expected to meet to discuss the potential for further widespread disorder. Planned demonstrations in cities …
Stay away from dolphin spotted in River Thames, people urged
A dolphin has been spotted in the River Thames near London’s Putney Bridge – and an appeal has been made for people to stay away if they see it. The …
Donald Trump ‘doing great’ after assassination attempt, son Eric says
Donald Trump is the best president the US has ever had and is “doing great” after the assassination attempt last month, his son Eric has said. Eric Trump, 40, arrived …
Lloyds Bank urges Premier League football fans to avoid ticket scams
Football fans are being warned by Lloyds Bank to watch out for ticket scams, after it recorded a jump in cases. With the new Premier League season starting soon, Lloyds …