The Crown stars Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton are calling for more funding of the arts in the UK after “shocking” levels of neglect were found across the country. Oscar-winner Colman, 50, was reacting to a report commissioned by performing arts and entertainment union Equity, which said financing of BritishContinue Reading
Starling Group has said it is “very committed” to future plans for a London stock market listing as the digital lender revealed higher interest rates helped annual profits surge by 55%. The bank’s interim chief executive, John Mountain, said while the group had not decided when to list, plans forContinue Reading
In recent years, Malta has found itself at the centre of various allegations linking it to Russian mafia and Russian organized crime. The Malta’s financial institutions, in particular, have been scrutinised by both local and international media. However, a closer examination of these claims reveals a pattern of misinformation andContinue Reading
Gener8 – a free-to-use app empowering people to control and be rewarded from their data – has announced a £2m funding round, valuing the company at £39m. A consortium of investors participated in the round and joined past investors including musician Tinie Tempah, legendary football manager, Harry Redknapp, and Dragons’Continue Reading
Shopping habits are changing; consumers are increasingly opting to buy or rent used items rather than purchasing brand new. Digital marketplaces are making this easier and easier, with 80% of refurbished goods now purchased online. The trend is only set to grow, with 44% of people stating they’re buying moreContinue Reading
Customer data needs to be firewalled and if protected properly can still be used for valuable analytics In 2006, British mathematician Clive Humby declared that data is the new oil—and so could be the fuel source for a new, data-driven Industrial Revolution. Given that he and his wife helped TescoContinue Reading
TV presenter Adrian Chiles is facing a £1.7m tax bill following the loss of his appeal against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) concerning his tax status during his tenure at ITV and the BBC. Mr Chiles, married to Guardian editor Katharine Viner, has been embroiled in a decade-long legal battleContinue Reading
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to revitalise his campaign with a Conservative manifesto focused on significant tax cuts and support for first-time home buyers. Sunak emphasises that it is “morally right” to reward hard work, positioning himself as a successor to Margaret Thatcher and Nigel Lawson. Key Points ofContinue Reading
Barclays bank branches throughout England and Scotland have faced a wave of protests led by pro-Palestine group, Palestine Action. Up to 20 branches were targeted, with buildings being defaced with red paint and windows smashed. The protests were staged to demand that Barclays divest from Israel’s weapons trade and fossilContinue Reading
Labour has reversed its plan to reintroduce the pension lifetime allowance, sparking claims from the Tories of a significant financial “black hole” in Labour’s budget. The U-turn, valued at £800 million, sees Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, abandoning the pledge to reinstate the lifetime cap on tax-free pension savings. LabourContinue Reading
