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Review puts 888 licence in jeopardy

Betting giant 888’s licence is under review after an investment vehicle backed by Kenny Alexander put him forward as its chief executive By City & Fin... read more

LionTrust and Ashmore hit as Investors turn their backs on risk

Asset managers LionTrust and Ashmore two biggest losers on FTSE 250 as economic uncertainty deters investors from riskier assets By Lola Wright Updated: 21:51 B... read more

JP Morgan prepares for more defaults as rising interest rates strain borrowers

US banking giant JP Morgan puts aside more cash to cover loan defaults as rising interest rates strain borrowers By Calum Muirhead Updated: 21:51 BST, 14 July 2... read more

Exploring Options for Individuals without Bank Accounts

In the UK, there are more than a million individuals who have been denied a bank account. In this discussion, we will explore alternative methods for saving and... read more

ITV calls off £1bn-plus takeover of Fleabag and Gogglebox maker

ITV calls off £1bn-plus takeover of Fleabag and Gogglebox production house All3Media – but broadcaster says it will ‘monitor’ the group ITV r... read more

The Top Reasons to Consider Adding Gold to Your Investment Portfolio

Welcome to the world of buying gold, where wealth and prosperity intertwine with the allure of this precious metal. Investing in gold offers a compelling opport... read more

Coventry BS launches best-buy easy-access savings rate

A good rainy-day fund? Coventry BS launches new table-topping easy-access savings rate – but there’s one catch New Four Access Saver (Online) (2) of... read more

Harnessing the Power of Nominee Directors for Enhanced Corporate Governance

Nominee Director services play a pivotal role in streamlining corporate governance for companies. Unlike active managers, a Nominee Director offers strategic an... read more

The Importance of Corporate Governance in Today’s Competitive Business World

Corporate governance is a set of rules, regulations, and practices that govern how a business operates. It is designed to ensure that the company’s resources ... read more

Troubled Cineworld appoints Eduardo Acuna as new boss 

Troubled Cineworld appoints Eduardo Acuna as new boss as it prepares to emerge from bankruptcy By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:53 BST, 13 ... read more

Senior solicitors at Allen & Overy take home an average £1.82m in pay

Senior solicitors as ‘magic circle’ law firm Allen & Overy take a pay cut (but still take home an average salary of £1.82m) By Daily Mail City ... read more

RS Group suffers one of the biggest ‘fat cat’ pay revolts this year

RS Group suffers one of the biggest ‘fat cat’ pay revolts this year as 38% of shareholders vote against executive salaries By Daily Mail City & ... read more

MPs launch probe into sexism in the financial services industry

Sexism and the City: MPs launch equality probe amid fears financial services remains too male dominated By Lola Wright Updated: 21:52 BST, 13 July 2023 MPs have... read more

Haleon slashes jobs as it aims to save £300m over next three years

Haleon slashes jobs as it aims to save £300m over next three years: Shake-up comes ahead of anniversary of split from GSK By Calum Muirhead Updated: 21:52 BST,... read more

Dr Martens promises to sort out US warehouse fiasco

Dr Martens promises to sort out US warehouse fiasco that led to a series of profit warnings By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Updated: 21:52 BST, 13 Jul... read more

Watches of Switzerland boss: VAT tax holding back economy 

‘Absolutely no question’ tourist tax is holding back economy, warns Watches of Switzerland boss Brian Duffy By Emily Hawkins Updated: 21:52 BST, 13 ... read more

Pound hits fresh high above $1.31 as more rate hikes loom

Pound hits fresh high above $1.31 after the British economy shrank less than expected By John-Paul Ford Rojas Updated: 21:52 BST, 13 July 2023 The pound hit a n... read more

The Gym Group shares rise as group sees membership numbers grow

The Gym Group shares jump as the firm flexes stronger membership numbers and revenue gains The Gym Group saw revenue rise over 18% in the six months ending 30 J... read more

Equity Release Wise Unleashing the Value of Your Home for A Brighter Unborn

Are you a homeowner looking for a way to unleash the value of your property and secure a brighter fiscal future? Equity release could be the result you’ve... read more

Trustpilot shares rise sharply as group ups forecasts

Trustpilot shares rise sharply as online review website boosts profit expectations after bumper first half Trustpilot shares increased by nearly 20% earlier on ... read more

Why Terry Smith sold his shares in Amazon last month – and why its backers disagree with him

Why star stock picker Terry Smith sold his Amazon shares last month – and why the tech giant’s backers disagree with the Fundsmith manager Smith saw Ama... read more

Virgin Media investigated by Ofcom over claims it’s hard to cancel

Ofcom to investigate Virgin Media after customers complain that phone and internet firm is making it hard to cancel its services Customers have complained about... read more

BUSINESS LIVE: UK economy shrank in May

BUSINESS LIVE: UK economy shrank in May; Chancellor says inflation still a ‘drag anchor’; airport drop-off charges on the up; Rics says UK housing m... read more

Do you live in one of the UK’s most cashless communities?

Do you live in one of the UK’s most cashless communities? ATM activity has plummeted 40% – but some areas still prefer to stick to paper money Trans... read more