Rishi Sunak to meet FTSE 100 bosses at new business council Heads of 14 companies will meet prime minister to discuss how to attract more investment to the UK The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
UK’s biggest mortgage lenders in 2022 ranked Lloyds Banking Group has held its position as the UK’s biggest mortgage lender but some providers moved up or down the tables. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Barclays, Yes Bank raise India inflation forecast as prices jump NEW DELHI: A higher-than-expected India inflation reading in June has prompted some economists to raise their forecasts for consumer price gains for the year, cementing expectations the central bank will take more time to pivot to rate cuts. The Times of India · Jul 13, 2023
UK lenders pass stress tests as Bank of England warns of more mortgage pain Banks ‘could weather £125bn hit in economic downturn’ despite rising interest rates The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023
‘The Barclay family don’t see this company as their cash cow’: Yodel chief executive Mike Hancox The head of the delivery service has put it in profit for the first time and says the financial troubles of its owners will not affect it The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023
UK retailers report sizzling sales in hot June weather Shoppers snap up barbecue food, swimwear, beach towels, outdoor games and garden furniture in June The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023
More than 80% of shoppers concerned about supermarket ‘shrinkflation’ – survey Some 18% of consumers reported switching to brands which had not changed their sizes. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023
Andrea Leadsom held shares in Barclays when questioning bank’s ex-boss Exclusive: Revelation about Tory former minister raises questions about adequacy of transparency rules The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023
Richard Curtis in Wimbledon Royal Box after objecting to Barclays’ sponsorship He signed a letter objecting to the bank on climate change grounds ahead of the event kicking off on Monday. The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023
Revealed: shares held ‘in secret’ by scores of MPs raise questions about vested interests Exclusive: MPs found to hold ‘in effect secret’ stock in listed firms from banks to housebuilders The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023
Barclays senior staff party at Wimbledon with champagne as mortgage rates soar Senior staff get complimentary seats at the tournament in one of Wimbledon's executive suites costing up to £4,995 per person after Barclays landed a partnership with the All England Club Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023
Plane ticket prices skyrocket by 31% - but 'fed up' Brits still travel 'to escape misery' Air fares from the UK surged by 31.4% in the year to May, according to the Office for National Statistics – more than treble the 8.7% rate of inflation, but this hasn't stopped Brits from travelling Daily Mirror · Jul 8, 2023
The full list of banks in Wales closing in 2023 and 2024 Dozens of banks across Wales are closing in the next 18 months Wales Online · Jul 8, 2023
Mel C teases 'incredible' Spice Girls Glastonbury gig as she leads stars at Wimbledon Spice Girl Mel C was among the stars attending day four of Wimbledon ahead of gig at 'The Hill' - a recreation of the Tim Henman inspired SW19 staple - in New York this month Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023 The LOWEST interest rates offered to savers by banks - from Santander, to Natwest and Barclays Bosses at some of the UK's biggest banks, Lloyds, HSBC, NatWest and Barclays are to face questions by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) this week on the speed it passes on the rate rises to savers
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2023 UK banks urged to ‘accelerate’ savings rates by financial regulator FCA tells NatWest, Lloyds, HSBC and Barclays to act more quickly to support consumers after profiteering claims
Wales Online · Jul 6, 2023 Some people can get £2,000 to pay for energy-efficient home improvements It comes after a year of surging energy bills for cash-strapped households across the UK
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023 Barclays extends scheme paying homeowners up to £2,000 for energy improvements Research from the bank shows 69% of Britons say they have made small changes to reduce their gas and electricity consumption.
Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023 RBS and Natwest announce closure of 36 branches across UK - check the full list NatWest will close 34 additional branches between September 2023 and July 2024, with their sister bank, RBS, shutting down two more branches by November this year.
Nottingham Post · Jul 5, 2023 Natwest and RBS announce 36 branches to close - full list Move means many communities will lose their access to high street banking
Insider UK · Jul 5, 2023 Banks warned over financing of Rosebank's developer A decision on the potential approval of the controversial oil field off Shetland is expected imminently
Insider UK · Jul 4, 2023 Barclays supplies £95.5 million loan to Scottish offshore wind farm Moray West is expected to power up to 1.33 million households every year once the project completes in 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Bankers summoned to watchdog as savings rates trail mortgage costs The chief executives of HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays are expected before the Financial Conduct Authority.
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Wimbledon: Emma Thompson among celebrities calling for end to Barclays sponsorship Letter objects to bank sponsoring the tennis tournament on climate grounds
Broadcasting & Cable · Jul 3, 2023 Disney Signs Barclays as Wimbledon Presenting Sponsor British celebrities criticize bank