Keir Starmer is looking to defuse a fiasco surrounding the collapse of an alleged Chinese spy case in parliament in the face of ongoing questions over whether national security advisers …
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Lords grill FCA on ‘deep lack of clarity’ in motor finance redress
A committee of lawmakers has blasted the Financial Conduct Authority over the “deep lack of clarity” it provided over its motor finance redress scheme. Lord Forsyth, the chair of the …
Cicoria, Angela Hartnett restaurant review: Jamie Oliver vibes
Cicoria, Angela Hartnett restaurant review: great cocktails and panoramas, but the food and vibe feel more functional than fancy I felt an arm on my shoulder at Wilderness festival this …
Credit Suisse’s legal bid to recover Greensill losses from Softbank fails
Swiss lender Credit Suisse has failed in its attempt to recover $440m from Softbank following the collapse of financial firm Greensill Capital. Credit Suisse – now UBS – was hit …
Gen Z dream of early retirement while ignoring alarm bells
Young Brits are eyeing an early retirement, due to a growing belief that investing the minimum will be enough to fund their dream later life, ignoring warnings their savings are …
Six Nations investors CVC Capital Partners in debt plan talks with Ares, reports
CVC Capital Partners’ recently formed £9bn sport fund juggernaut is in talks with Ares Management about a mega debt deal. The Global Sport Group – which includes investments such as …
Macquarie ups stake to become majority owner of London City Airport
An asset management giant has become the majority owner of London City Airport after buying out some of its fellow shareholders. Macquarie Asset Management has increased its stake in the …
Andy Haldane elected president of British Chambers of Commerce
Andy Haldane has been elected the new president of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), succeeding the serial entrepreneur and business doyenne Baroness Lane Fox. The central banking veteran, who …
UK banks tax rate rises as fears of a budget raid spike
The tax rate on the UK banking sector rose in the last financial year as the industry braces for a potential hike to its financial burden in the Autumn Budget. …
R360 chiefs hit back at NRL 10-year ban ‘threats’ to rugby players
R360 chiefs have hit back at “threats” made to players after the NRL said it would ban those who engage with the rebel league for 10 years. A number of …