The British criminal justice system is nearing collapse, plagued by backlogs, overcrowded prisons, budget cuts, and barrister strikes. As highlighted in City A.M.’s first part of its coverage, the criminal …
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This Norfolk staycation by the coast has a massive fancy dress selection and is perfect for big celebrations
This Norfolk getaway is perfect for a big celebration, writes Adam Bloodworth THE WEEKEND: You’d be forgiven for having moved not only countries but continents by now in search of …
Former NatWest boss Samuel Okafor named CEO of inclusion campaigner Kick It Out
Former NatWest director Samuel Okafor has been named CEO of football anti-discrimination group Kick It Out. The 42-year-old played non-league football before beginning his career in banking, where he worked …
Yen on brink of breaching ‘psychological barrier’ as Bank of Japan poised to intervene
The Japanese yen is at risk of passing the psychological barrier of 160 per dollar as markets prepare for the country’s central bank to intervene in an effect to prop …
Fishy business: Salmon farmers accused of inflating prices in new £382m class action
Six of the world’s top salmon producers have been hit legal action in the UK over alleged collusion and unlawful price-fixing of its Atlantic farmed product. The case was filed …
I found the real side of Lanzarote, with nudist beaches, amazing food and a beautifiul underground lagoon
Forget the package holidays, there’s another, more blissful side to Lanzarote, finds Julia Leyland When I first said I was travelling to Lanzarote, I won’t lie, the collective response from …
Klarna to exit checkout business after finding conflict of interest with rivals Adyen and Stripe
Buy-now pay-later giant Klarna is set to exit its checkout business after finding that the division created a conflict of interest with fintech peers like Adyen and Stripe. The Swedish …
Giffgaff’s new offerings help sales edge towards £600m
Giffgaff saw its sales edge closer to the £600m mark as the budget provider invested in new products during 2023, according to new documents. The brand, which is ultimately owned …
IFS: Labour and Conservative manifestos ‘singularly fail’ to address fiscal challenges
Neither party has come even remotely close to addressing the major fiscal questions facing the country at this year’s general election, a leading think tank has said. In an analysis …
Vanguard chief economist: UK economy primed for success regardless of election winner
The UK economy is primed to surge to success next year regardless of who wins the election, Vanguard’s top economist has said. “The past is behind us, and the same …