Category: Banking

Anas Sarwar says Starmer welcome to campaign for Labour in Scotland, days after after urging him to resign – UK politics live

Two days ago, the Scottish Labour leader said he wanted the prime minister to avoid Scotland during the election campaign because of his deep unpopularity with votersFamilies of nurses and carers have said they fear being torn...

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No 10 ducks questions about whether Doyle controversy could result in his peerage being removed – UK politics live

Matthew Doyle, who stepped down as the No 10 head of communications last March, had the whip removed on MondayFamilies of nurses and carers have said they fear being torn apart under an immigration crackdown condemned as...

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PM says aide linked to sex offender ‘did not give full account of his actions’ before he was made peer – UK politics live

Matthew Doyle, who stepped down as the No 10 head of communications last March, had the whip removed on MondayFamilies of nurses and carers have said they fear being torn apart under an immigration crackdown condemned as...

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Lib Dems urge FCA to investigate Peter Mandelson over potential insider trading

Exclusive: Daisy Cooper says ex-minister could have ‘abused trading laws’ when sharing state information with Jeffrey EpsteinThe Liberal Democrats have urged the UK’s financial regulator to immediately...

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Barclays reportedly cuts ties with lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson

Vodafone also reviewing its contract with Global Counsel after revelations of former minister’s links to Jeffrey EpsteinBarclays has reportedly cut its ties with the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, after...

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Dubai’s potent lure: the reality behind the real-estate frenzy

Bankers and billionaires are flocking to the city where income tax is zero but critics say it ignores money laundering – and pay disparities are huge Business live – latest updatesAidan Doyle was an estate agent in...

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City minister accused of ignoring £2bn car finance tax loophole

Critics say banks will be able to avoid tax on compensation payouts to victims of £11bn loans scandalThe City minister, Lucy Rigby, has been accused of snubbing taxpayers after she appeared to brush off concerns about a...

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Expand credit unions to boost cheap credit to low-income people, Labour MPs urge Reeves

Influential MPs including committee chairs say millions could benefit with minor changes to financial inclusion bill A group of Labour MPs have called on Rachel Reeves to support a huge expansion of credit unions to boost access...

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The crisis whisperer: how Adam Tooze makes sense of our bewildering age

Whether it’s the financial crash, the climate emergency or the breakdown of the international order, historian Adam Tooze has become the go-to guide to the radical new world we’ve enteredIn late January 2025, 10 days...

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Lending to small businesses and low-income areas must expand, say Labour backbenchers

Senior politicians have tabled bill that would force UK banks to make affordable finance more accessibleSenior Labour backbenchers are urging the government to introduce legislation forcing UK banks to expand affordable lending...

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