Don’t turn us into social security cops, banks tell UK government – POLITICO
LONDON — “Bank snitches on grandma” is hardly a headline Britain's banks want to see. But a new U.K. bill...
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Funds for Muslims’ security in UK, announces government
The British government on Monday pledged 117 million pounds ($150 million) towards protecting Muslim communities amid a rise in Islamophobia as it promises more action to tackle extremism.The new funding, announced just over a week after extra cash was promised to enhance security for Jewish groups amid soaring anti-Semitism, will be used to protect mosques, Muslim faith schools and other community centers, the government said.Tell Mama, a group which monitors anti-Muslim incidents, said last month there had been a 335% increase in cases since the October 7 attack by...
Why a quirk in the UK’s property laws is good news for crypto investors – DL News
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ambition to make the UK a crypto hub gets a boost.A bill to fold digital assets...
The gold treasure of National Bank of Romania that was sent to Moscow – POLITICO
The troubled story of the evacuation of the National Bank of Romania treasure to Moscow began during the First World...
Markets Brace for US Inflation Reading, Yen Strengthens on BOJ Comments
By Tom Westbrook and Alun JohnSINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar tracked toward monthly gains on Thursday as European inflation data trickled...
Mortgages with interest under 1% – a new era in home financing?
Own New in the UK has launched a mortgage product that will enable borrowers to take out a loan with...
Even the Bank of England is giving in to the banks – POLITICO
“The variety and diversity of special interests that the U.K. needs to reconcile is less than in the EU.” The...
How the French helped Britain keep euro-clearing in Brexit surprise – POLITICO
“Clearing is structurally a winner-takes-all business,” said Christian Edelmann, managing partner co-head of Europe, at Oliver Wyman, a management consulting...
Rising costs see UK hospitality industry running out of money
The hospitality industry is appealing to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to do something to help businesses stay afloat. ADVERTISEMENTA quarter of...
Britain pushes the EU to increase red tape – POLITICO
Monitoring vulnerabilities The EU’s rules for money market funds have “overall successfully passed the test” and don’t require any legislative...
