FTSE 100 giant Natwest and Close Brothers set to benefit from Labour government, analysts say June 26, 2024 UK banking stocks are poised to enjoy a "good backdrop" if Labour wins the general election on 4 July, according to a leading broker, highlighting benefits for Natwest and Close Brothers.
UK government rejects calls for banks to pre-fund multibillion-pound deposit guarantee scheme January 11, 2024 The government has confirmed that it does not want British banks to imminently pay billions into a deposit insurance guarantee scheme designed to reduce the burden on taxpayers if lenders fail.
Government needs ‘do-ers’ to solve London’s market malaise, says Research Review chief January 11, 2024 Rachel Kent, senior partner at Hogan Lovells, says action is needed to boost London's capital markets this year.
Government must turn nuclear energy ‘wish list’ into a strategy, MPs warn July 31, 2023 Government plans to revive the country’s nuclear ambitions are more of a ‘wish list’ than a strategy, warned a leading Westminster panel.
We can’t compete: Banks complain Government savings scheme is too generous October 11, 2023 Banks in the UK are concerned that the savings rates on offer in National Savings & Investment (NS&I) are distorting the savings market.
‘Ready to govern’: Starmer’s conference address commended by Labour – and even one Tory MP October 10, 2023 Keir Starmer’s speech was described as “rousing” and “inspiring” by Labour conference-goers who crammed into a packed hall for his address.
Telegraph’s attempt to appoint new finance chief under scrutiny amid government restrictions on group January 3, 2024 The Telegraph is reportedly facing a government review over an attempted replacement of its finance chief amid a probe into a potential takeover by an Abu Dhabi-backed fund.
Government needs to bring in lighter regulatory regime to fill City’s specialist insurance market gap January 3, 2024 The UK insurance industry has urged the Government to adopt a lighter regulatory regime for captive insurance companies to fill the gap in London’s specialist insurance market.
Housing crisis: Two-thirds of £4.2bn government homes fund remains untouched January 3, 2024 More than two-thirds of a government fund aimed at creating thousands of new homes in the UK remains unspent, despite launching over six years ago.
Macquarie’s role in UK gas network should ‘concern’ government, MP warns July 24, 2023 Macquarie’s growing role in the country’s gas network has raised the concerns of the chair of an influential Westminster committee.