Bustling shops, pubs, libraries and banks can all help knit together a thriving community and prevent loneliness by getting people out and about and talking to each other. But nearly 20,000 of these vital hubs have closed since before the pandemic. Whether we are shopping online or using self-scan tills …
Read More »‘Why won’t Tories take on bad bosses mistreating workers and wasting taxpayer cash?’ – Darren Jones MP
Writing for the Mirror, Chair of the Commons Business Select Committee Darren Jones accused ministers of dashing to help Nigel Farage while ignoring ordinary customers and workers Labour’s Darren Jones said that Nigel Farage has power over Tory ministers ( Image: Reach Plc) Dame Alison Rose, the former CEO of …
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CNBC Pro: Goldman Sachs strategist says these investments are ‘starting to look attractive again’ James Ashley, head of international market strategy at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discusses which investments look attractive right now, and the likelihood of a recession. Stocks on the move: Royal Mail up 5%, Elekta down 7% …
Read More »Banks brace for slowdown as profits come under pressure
Two major Canadian banks are once again building reserves to guard against loan defaults as uncertainty mounts about the prospects of an economic downturn, with Royal Bank of Canada CEO Dave McKay warning that “the end of an economic cycle” is getting nearer. RBC’s RY-T third-quarter profit fell 17 per …
Read More »TSB warning to every bank customer over impersonation fraud as cases soar by 300%
TSB is warning people to be on the lookout for scammers as reported cases of impersonation fraud have surged by 300% since 2019. Impersonation fraud is an attack in which a criminal impersonates a company, business, organisation or individual as a key component to lure unsuspecting people into sending money …
Read More »Am I entitled to double pay if I work on Christmas day? Lawyer explains your rights
Whether you’re entitled to extra pay or leave for working on December 25 and the bank holidays that follow it will all depend on your employment contract – here’s what to look for It’s a busy time of year for many workers with thousands of Royal Mail employees set to …
Read More »European markets react as U.S. sees rate induced sell-off
LONDON — European stocks advanced on Wednesday, looking to shrug off market nerves after a rate-induced sell-off in the U.S. in the previous session. The pan-European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.8% in early trade, with retail stocks adding 1.2% to lead gains while oil and gas stocks dropped 0.8%. Europe investors …
Read More »Fraud warnings issued to Barclays, Halifax, HSBC and Lloyds customers over viral scam
Fraud warnings have been issued to online banking customers after a rise in text message scams targeting savings accounts as the tax-year draws to a close. Tens of thousands of scam messages, purporting to be from Barclays, Halifax, HSBC and Lloyds have been issued in the past week – asking …
Read More »Student, 21, left ‘with nothing’ after fake ‘Royal Mail’ scammers stole £2,500
A young student has been left “with nothing” after scammers using a fake Royal Mail email address stole £2,500 from her bank account. The 21-year-old from Horfield, Bristol, said she was “caught in a moment of weakness” while her account was being maxed-out. The woman, who does not want to …
Read More »High street banks offering home delivery on up to £500 cash for those in self-isolation
High street banks are offering to deliver cash to people’s homes to support those who have been told to self-isolate. Barclays and Tesco Bank have both said customers can get up to £500 delivered to their doors via special delivery if they’re unable to leave their homes due to the …
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