Silver-haired specialist Saga scope out sale of stake in cruise business January 26, 2024 Over 50s specialist Saga is mulling the sale of its cruise and operation to “optimise” the division as it struggles under a hefty pile of debt.
Over 50s take to the waves once more as cruise and insurance giant Saga’s revenue boosted by 50 per cent April 4, 2023 Over 50s specialist Saga boosted its revenue by more than 50 per cent on last year, as older and middle-aged Brits returned to cruises and holidays post pandemic. Shares in the company were up almost three per cent this morning, as it announced 2023 earnings of £581m for the year ended January 31, up from [...]
Nigel Farage to launch legal battle with NatWest over debanking saga November 11, 2023 Nigel Farage is to launch a legal fight with NatWest over the debanking saga which culminated in the resignation of chief executive Dame Alison Rose. The former Ukip leader said he is instructing lawyers to take action against NatWest Group, with the aim of turning it into a class action. The banking giant has sought [...]
Saga U-turn on selling underwriting business as insurance division hit by hikes September 27, 2023 The over-50s specialist Saga has walked back plans to offload its underwriting business due to unfavourable market conditions
Robinhood boss: Why UK public should trust trading and investing app after Gamestop saga September 10, 2024 In this episode of Boardroom Uncovered, the boss of Robinhood UK Jordan Sinclair talks about his journey from South Africa to the City of London, how the trading and investing app is taking on the likes of Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell as well as what kind of a leader he is.
Investors shun social media advice for independent financial media after meme stock saga March 20, 2024 42 per cent of investors said they were using social media "significantly less" than they used to for investing
Currys gets green light for £159m sale of Greek business amid takeover saga March 8, 2024 Electrical retailer Currys has finalised a deal to sell its entire Greek business arm to Greek power generation and supply giant Public Power Corporation (PPC) for £159m.
Legal take: What we, and cricket, can learn from Rehan Ahmed visa saga February 14, 2024 England begin the third of five Tests against India in Rajkot tomorrow. But after issues with the visa of Shoaib Bashir before the first Test in Hyderabad, England have again come up against issues with entering the county. This time, though, it’s leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed. Dipesh Shah, Head of Corporate Immigration at JMW Solicitors breaks [...]
Mark Kleinman: Natwest chair’s in-tray, Skarbek’s return and the Tata Steel saga September 7, 2023 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man that gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column.
Saga picks former Co-op exec as new chief in bid to turn fortunes around November 28, 2023 Over-50s specialist insurer Saga has announced that chief financial officer Mike Hazell will replace Euan Sutherland as chief executive effective immediately. Hazell was CFO at The Co-op Group before joining Saga in October and had previously been with Debenhams for almost 12 years. Mark Watkins will replace Hazell as CFO So-called claims inflation of around [...]