The government can’t sit back and watch the Thames Water “car crash,” a major union has warned. GMB’s warnings come after a Guardian investigation alleged Britain’s biggest water company is …
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Revolut set to take on Hargreaves Lansdown after winning trading licence
Revolut is set to allow customers to buy UK-listed stocks on its platform from next year after winning a trading licence from the City watchdog. In an announcement today, Europe’s …
Former Kennedys partner fined £27k in last minute settlement
A former Kennedys real estate partner has settled his case with the legal watchdog moments before a hearing was set – but a case will still proceed against the firm’s …
‘Vital the government hears directly from UK plc:’ Consultation on captive insurance reform launched
The UK government has launched a consultation into a new regime for a captive insurance industry, as a chief executive warns it is vital the government hears directly from UK …
Vistry boss under fire as shareholder spat heats up
Vistry has tried to placate shareholders after scrutiny over the multiple roles its boss Greg Fitzgerald holds at the housebuilder and competing companies. Fitzgerald has served as executive chairman since …
Tickets to watch Nadal Davis Cup farewell going for £20,000
Tickets to watch what could be Rafael Nadal’s last match in professional tennis at this year’s Davis Cup are going for £20,000. Spain’s quarter-final against the Netherlands in Malaga, which …
Insolvencies set to rise as Budget hikes business costs, Begbies Traynor warns
A combination of elevated interest rates and higher business costs resulting from the Budget is set to lead to a spike in insolvencies, Begbies Traynor has warned. In last month’s …
Budget will hurt UK wage growth, Goldman Sachs warns
UK consumer spending is set to slump next year and dent UK growth, analysts at Goldman Sachs have warned, as the impact of the Budget ripples through the economy. The …
The music of Louis Armstrong in this stirring Democratic Republic of Congo documentary
Music, history, and politics intersect in this dense Democratic Republic of Congo documentary that informs as well as overwhelms. A Cold War-themed story of rebellion, espionage, and geopolitical intrigue, Soundtrack …
Pension funds may still be forced to back Britain, minister warns
Pension funds could still be forced to invest in Britain if they do not voluntarily boost their allocation to UK stocks and infrastructure projects, the pension minister has suggested. Ministers …