UK payment firms warn new fraud refund rules could ‘freeze’ systems in October June 26, 2024 The UK’s payments watchdog is under growing pressure from the firms it regulates to rethink new fraud refund rules that industry chiefs say could wreak havoc for both companies and consumers.
Bailey: ‘Far too early’ to talk about cutting interest rates despite ‘welcome news’ on inflation November 21, 2023 Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, stressed that it is still "far too early" to consider interest rate cuts despite the recent "welcome news" on inflation.
Exclusive: Criminals eye windfall from UK regulator’s controversial fraud refund plan August 16, 2024 Criminals are making plans to exploit incoming fraud refund rules from the UK payments regulator, City A.M. has learnt, as banks and fintechs warn of harm to consumers if the measures come into force unaltered.
Heathrow climbs back up global league table with US passenger boost November 13, 2023 Heathrow Airport has reported a busy October of passenger traffic ahead of the festive months, despite concerns of a wider slowdown.
FTSE 100 close: London markets dip sharply after inflation remains stagnant in September October 18, 2023 Markets were uneasy after new figures showed that inflation had not budged in September after August's surprise fall.
Barclays plans to return £10bn to shareholders and cut £2bn in costs by 2026 February 20, 2024 Barclays has unveiled a drop in annual profits as the bank undergoes a sweeping restructuring designed to save £2bn in costs and return £10bn to shareholders by 2026.
Wage growth nudges higher — what does this mean for the Bank’s war on inflation? November 21, 2023 Pay awards have picked up again in the last three months thanks to higher pay packets from the public sector, complicating the path to potential interest rate cuts.
Sales slashed at The North Face, Vans and Timberland owner as UK shoppers shy away from new purchases July 19, 2024 Customers reducing their spending on new clothes and footwear saw sales slashed at the owner of brands such as The North Face, Vans and Timberland during its latest financial year.
St. James’s Place shrugs off uncertainty as wealth manager continues to pick up assets April 30, 2024 Thanks to inflows and a positive market performance during the first three months of the year the company ended the first quarter with closing funds under management of £179bn.
Kiefer Sutherland: Clint Eastwood is the director Hollywood needs June 8, 2024 Actor, musician and whisky brand owner Kiefer Sutherland talks about the state of Hollywood and the politics of Jack Bauer