The National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with its ongoing investigation into PPE Medpro, a company awarded substantial government contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) during the Covid-19 pandemic. The man, apprehended at his home in Barnet, North London, is suspected of conspiracy to commitContinue Reading
Virgin Money has warned of “headwinds” from interest rate cuts and said it will face cost pressures as it pauses some restructuring efforts ahead of its £2.9 billion takeover. The high street lender – which agreed in March to be bought by rival Nationwide Building Society – reported an 18%Continue Reading
In the contemporary financial environment, securing and growing your wealth requires a sophisticated understanding of various financial strategies. Among these, estate planning and asset management stand out as critical pillars. At SecretsForWealth, we are dedicated to assisting you in navigating these complex areas to maximize your wealth and secure aContinue Reading
Airports have criticised the Government’s reintroduction of a limit on liquids over 100ml carried in hand luggage at some terminals in the UK. The Airport Operators Association, the trade body for UK airports, said the move has created “uncertainty” for passengers at the busiest time of the year and leftContinue Reading
Whisky maker Whyte & Mackay has made a “revised offer” to employees as it seeks to avert industrial action at three of its distilleries. GMB Scotland members at the company’s Dalmore and Invergordon distilleries in Ross and Cromarty and Tamnavulin in Moray voted to walk out after receiving the previousContinue Reading
Scotland’s First Minister has been urged to help come up with a plan to protect jobs put at risk by the closure of the Grangemouth refinery. Bosses at the site said last year the refinery could begin the switch to an import terminal as early as 2025, sparking fears aboutContinue Reading
The UK economy failed to grow in April, official figures showed, as heavy rainfall put a dampener on growth. It is the last official health check on the economy before the General Election next month, and it will have consequences for the campaign. But what do the figures actually tellContinue Reading
Further talks between whisky maker Whyte & Mackay and members of the GMB union are taking place as the drinks manufacturer attempts to “mitigate” planned industrial action at three of its distilleries. GMB Scotland members at the company’s Dalmore and Invergordon distilleries in Ross and Cromarty and Tamnavulin in MorayContinue Reading
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
