The Notebook: Falling fares spell trouble for airlines while Big Tech set for monster quarter July 24, 2024 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s Victoria Scholar, head of investment at Interactive Investor, with the pen, talking airline stocks, Big Tech earnings season and her summer listening picks Turbulence at Ryanair, BA and Easyjet Airline stocks are having a turbulent time. Just on Monday, shares [...]
Jury retires to consider verdict in landmark fraud trial of ex-Barclays bankers February 26, 2020 The jury today retired to consider its verdict in the trial of three ex-Barclays bankers accused of fraud in relation to two emergency financial crisis fundraisings. Roger Jenkins, Thomas Kalaris and Richard Boath have been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and fraud by false representation in connection with the 2008 fundraisings [...]
Activist Edward Bramson renews attack on Barclays amid Jeffrey Epstein probe February 25, 2020 Activist investor Edward Bramson has renewed his criticism of Barclays after the lender revealed the UK’s financial watchdogs are looking into the relationship between its chief executive and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. In a letter to shareholders, Bramson – whose Sherborne Investors is the third-biggest Barclays shareholder – said the probe was “another example of [...]
CBI boss Tony Danker ‘dismissed with immediate effect’ amid investigation into sexual misconduct claims April 11, 2023 Tony Danker has been “dismissed with immediate effect” as head of the CBI following an investigation into workplace misconduct. It comes after the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Britain’s biggest trade body, launched an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Danker stepped aside as director general amid allegations of misconduct in March, while three other [...]
The Alzheimer’s ‘wonder drug’ isn’t the miracle we want it to be July 21, 2023 This week, a new miracle drug for Alzheimer's has raised the hopes for millions of families, but it might have done so with false promise, writes Michael Young.
What is going on with Ocado’s share price? November 20, 2023 Ocado has found itself in the spotlight for a host of reasons this year including a rumoured takeover from Amazon and a tiff with M&S.
Four-day junior doctor strike could impact ‘patient safety’ April 8, 2023 Up to a quarter of a million appointments and operations could be postponed due to four days of strikes by junior doctors, the NHS Confederation has warned, amid fears over patient safety. Dr Layla McCay, director of policy at the confederation, said health bosses were more concerned about the impact of the latest walkout – [...]
Iwoca mulls bigger loans and international expansion amid surge in demand June 3, 2024 Online credit provider Iwoca is looking at raising the size of its loans and expanding into a new country on the back of a surge in demand for small business funding from alternative lenders.
London markets climb as Staley steps aside after FCA Epstein probe November 1, 2021 London markets climbed during the opening session of November as Barclays chief Jes Staley stepped down after UK regulators showed the bank preliminary findings of its investigation into his ties with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The capital’s FTSE 100 premier index advanced 0.60 per cent to hit 7,280.97 points, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 climbed [...]
Will TSB be the next challenger bank to go up for sale? May 20, 2024 A potential sale of TSB Bank is back in focus as its Spanish parent company Sabadell grapples with a rare hostile takeover attempt by larger domestic rival BBVA.