Santander and Lloyds reportedly helped Iran-backed oil firms evade UK sanctions February 5, 2024 The Financial Times reported that both Lloyds and Santander provided accounts to British front companies owned by Petrochemical Commercial Company (PCC).
Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as ‘pro-death squad’, Covid inquiry told November 6, 2023 Central decision-making in government for much of 2020 was 'a bit of a Punch and Judy'
Sorted: Chief who oversaw tech firm’s sale for just £66.73 steps down May 28, 2024 The chief executive of delivery tech platform Sorted who oversaw its sale for just £66.73 earlier this year has stepped down.
Biden’s liquified natural gas halt sparks outcry from energy giants February 4, 2024 The US President’s pause on pending and future permits to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-Free Trade Agreement countries is facing backlash from some of the world’s biggest energy giants. The oil sector’s top brass, including Shell’s CEO, have criticised Joe Biden’s move to put on hold any approvals for LNG export terminals, saying [...]
The Lord Mayor’s Appeal to host an introduction to initiative We Can Be at the Bank of China this July June 29, 2023 Every spring The Lord Mayor’s Appeal hosts their annual We Can Be event, opening the doorsfor almost 200 young women to 12 businesses and allowing them to experience life in a Cityoffice first hand. In many cases this is a first for the young people – the first time they step footinto the swanky offices [...]
Explainer: Sunak’s plan to house asylum seekers on ships and barges is sinking July 19, 2023 Rishi Sunak’s plan to house asylum seekers on ships and barges is dwindling – or rather, slowly sinking. The government had to return two cruise ships it had acquired yesterday after it found nowhere to dock them. Last month, while giving more details on the Bibby Stockholm, the barge arrived in Portland yesterday that will [...]
YouGov: Pollsters expect revenue ‘will be strong’ as UK and US elections loom February 2, 2024 The market research and pollster firm, YouGov, stated in its half-year update that it is “confident in achieving full year expectations”. Despite the challenging macro-economic environment, YouGov said it has seen resilient performance during the period as it continues to see sales momentum in the technology sector. However, the business noted there are some “other [...]
Bank of England to shun interest rate hike for first time since November 2021 next month April 18, 2023 The Bank of England will keep interest rates unchanged at its next meeting on 11 May, marking the first time the central bank has not hiked borrowing costs since November 2021, a new survey out yesterday predicted. According to a survey by Bloomberg, more than half of City economists suspect Governor Andrew Bailey and the [...]
Compass: Catering firm thanks inflation for surging profits November 20, 2023 Compass has unveiled a jump in revenues for the year as the catering giant was bolstered by food inflation and demand for its products.
Female Invest hits century milestone in bid to close gender investment gap September 21, 2023 A TRIO of female founders offering investment education to women now have members in 100 countries - with the UK their fastest growing market.