BankingTory MPs demand review of Bank of England independenceMay 18, 202412A group of Conservative backbenchers have demanded a review of the Bank of England’s independence, accusing it of costing taxpayers...
BankingLloyds Bank AGM disrupted by pro-Palestinian and climate protestersMay 16, 202415Lloyds Banking Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been disrupted by pro-Palestinian and climate activists.Several protesters stood up one by...
BankingBank’s top economist says ‘not unreasonable’ to consider summer rate cutMay 14, 202414The Bank of England’s top economist has boosted hopes of lower borrowing costs after saying it is “not unreasonable” to...
BankingWorld’s biggest banks ‘financed fossil fuels by £5.5tn since Paris Agreement’May 13, 202422The world’s 60 biggest banks financed fossil fuels by 6.9 trillion dollars (£5.5 trillion) since the Paris Agreement, according to...
MoneyQuadriplegic sailor hoping to inspire others by circumnavigating the UKMay 12, 202420A record-breaking quadriplegic sailor is hoping to inspire others with disabilities by taking on the challenge of circumnavigating the UK...
FundsTaxpayer funds Phd in ‘how gardens can cultivate queer anti-racist communities’May 10, 202417Matt Goodwin, an author and professor of politics, said: “This is what happens when universities lean strongly to the Left.“For...
BankingCo-op Bank transformation ‘materially complete’ ahead of merger dealMay 2, 202414The Co-operative Bank has said its transformation plan is “materially complete” ahead of its agreed merger with Coventry Building Society.The...
BankingExact dates UK set to reach 20 degree temperatures with bank holiday comingApril 29, 202417Warmer weather is expected across the UK in time for the May bank holiday weekend, but there's a catchUpdated 12:11...
MortgagesNatWest says it retreated from race towards cheaper mortgage deals last yearApril 26, 202433NatWest has revealed its mortgage lending nearly halved at the start of the year as it retreated from parts of...
BankingBarclays profit falls as mortgage lending and investment bank squeezedApril 25, 202418Barclays has reported lower profits for the start of the year, as mortgage lending and deposits dipped and its investment...