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Woman in marigolds sought by police after attempted bank robbery

Officers are appealing for information

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2023

US Virgin Islands fires attorney general in Epstein cases

The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands has fired the attorney general of the U.S. territory who led a lengthy legal case against disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein that resulted in a $105 million settlement

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Santander UK drops 2:1 requirement for graduate scheme

Bank says changing minimum qualification rules opens scheme to 64,000 more candidates each year

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2023

Edinburgh woman scammed out of £21,000 by cruel phone hacker posing as bank

The Santander customer from the capital was convinced by the caller and sent £21,996.38 to the new account. She later became suspicious, police said.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 3, 2023

UK firms less likely to borrow than at any time since financial crash

Demand for credit is waning among UK’s leading companies, according to accountancy firm Deloitte

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2023

Morrisons set to slash prices of 130 items including meat and cleaning products

It comes as the cost of living crisis continues to grip Brits hard

Bristol Post · Jan 3, 2023

Morrisons makes big announcement on the prices of 130 items

The move comes amid the cost of living crisis

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2023

South West companies confident of success in 2023 despite UK's recession woes

Businesses are planning to invest, grow turnover and retain staff, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer

Birmingham Post · Jan 3, 2023

Exclusive-World Bank seeks more funds to address climate change, other crises -document

The World Bank is seeking to vastly expand its lending capacity to address climate change and other global crises and will negotiate with shareholders ahead of April meetings on proposals that include a capital increase and new lending tools, according to an "evolution roadmap" seen by Reuters on Monday.

Reuters · Jan 3, 2023

Corporate lending to be key driver of loan growth in 2023

Corporate loans are expected to be the key contributor to lending growth in the banking sector in 2023 thanks to improving demand from businesses and the strong financial condition of large companies.

Bangkok Post · Jan 3, 2023