Bank of Ireland's UK chief executive quits for role at Provident Financial Ian McLaughlin has been at the helm of the Irish bank in the UK since 2019 Birmingham Post · Jan 26, 2023
Cash-strapped Pakistan's rupee plunges amid talks with IMF Cash-strapped Pakistan’s currency has plunged against the dollar after the government indicated it was ready to comply with tough conditions set by the International Monetary Fund The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
Bangkok Bank raises loan and deposit rates Bangkok Bank said on Thursday it would raise deposit rates by a maximum of 0.25 percentage points and increase loan rates by between 0.15 and 0.20 points. Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2023
Couple scammed out of £77,000 by cowboy builders for a job that should cost just £1,000 Professor Nigel Wilson and his wife Dr Hanneke Wilson sent £77,000 to rogue builders for roof repairs at their home which usually cost around £1,000, Oxford Crown Court heard Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
TSB staff and bosses to share £29.8m bonus pot after record profits Bank hails successful turnaround from IT meltdown in 2018 with profits up 16.5% to £182.5m The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023
Inside UK town so poor 'children have no shoes' and parents turn to loan sharks The seaside town of Withernsea, East Yorkshire, relies on seasonal trade and has seen good times in the past but families have cut trips to the coast as their budgets bite and the town struggles Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
NatWest closing another 23 branches in 2023 - where they are and when they will shut They are in addition to 43 closures already announced for this year Wales Online · Jan 26, 2023
Natwest adds to high street bank closures in 2023 - the full list including Lloyds and Halifax The sites will close between late April and the beginning of June Manchester Evening News · Jan 26, 2023
NatWest announces closure of high street bank in Horwich It's one of 23 banks set to shut this year Manchester Evening News · Jan 26, 2023
Full list of 23 NatWest branch closures happening in 2023 The high street bank has announced plans to shut more sites over the course of this year Birmingham Post · Jan 26, 2023
Natwest to close 23 more branches this year - see full list of affected branches The list includes a site in Bootle Liverpool Echo · Jan 26, 2023
UK taxpayer stakes revealed in companies that recently raised over £12m Also included in the updated list is Steama Company and The Lakes Distillery Company Birmingham Post · Jan 26, 2023
NatWest to shut 23 more bank branches this year - see full list of closures The closures, which are scheduled to take place from April to June, are down to more people banking online and come on top of 43 NatWest branches already earmarked to close this year Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
Inside 'baby bank' where desperate mums who can't afford nappies or clothes turn A 'baby bank' in London is helping desperate parents who cannot afford basic necessities for their children including nappies, clothes and toys. Volunteers expect 2023 to be even busier than 2022 Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
Wales Online · Jan 26, 2023 Surge in current account customers switching banks Record number used seven-day switching service as rivals offer strong incentives to move accounts
Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023 US Treasury denies Republicans’ request for Hunter Biden records WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department refused Wednesday to provide House Republicans any suspicious activity reports it may have on foreign banking and other business transactions by Hunter Biden and other members of President Joe Biden’s family.
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 Surge in current account customers ditching and switching their bank The number of current account customers using the seven-day switching service in the final quarter of 2022 was the highest since it launched in 2013.
Reuters · Jan 25, 2023 IMF approves $86.9 million extended fund facility for Mauritania The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $86.9 million extended fund facility for Mauritania, it said in a statement on Wednesday.
Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023 Mum's horror as son ties her up, threatens to pour boiling water over her and demands £10k Michal Strehlau, 27, kept his own mother prisoner in her home for hours before she managed to escape.
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 Goldman Sachs signals partial retreat from consumer banking Goldman Sach spent eight years attempting to expand its business beyond corporations and the wealthy
Nottingham Post · Jan 25, 2023 CCTV images released after thieves target elderly woman in Nottingham city centre The 86-year-old victim had taken a bus from Bulwell to Nottingham city centre on Tuesday, December 6 and arrived at around 12.40pm. Nottinghamshire Police has now released images of two women they would like to trace in relation to the incident.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023 Bank of Israel governor says judicial reform could hurt economy – reports Amir Yaron said to have warned PM that erasing democratic checks and balances could deter crucial foreign investment
Wales Online · Jan 25, 2023 Man with incredible criminal record caught using stolen bank cards As he was arrested he told police: 'I haven't done anything since I came out of prison 10 years ago and now I'm getting done for wearing some d***head's jacket'
Manchester Evening News · Jan 25, 2023 Teen, 18, arrested after man stabbed in the neck at Salford Precinct The suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Radio France Internationale · Jan 25, 2023 French bank promises huge cut in funding for oil producers by 2030 French bank BNP Paribas said Tuesday it plans to cut its financing of oil extraction and production by 80 percent by 2030. The announcement follows a threat by three activist groups to sue the bank for continuing to finance oil and gas projects.