Nationwide could announce another loyalty bonus this week Members had to have current account and at least £100 in savings or £100 left on a mortgage to get a bonus last year Who could be set to miss out again this year? By Helen Kirrane Updated: 06:13 EDT, 20 May 2024 …
Read More »I was ‘brokefished’ by my friend for £400 – can I salvage our relationship? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL replies
Do you have a question for Vicky? Email vicky.reynal@dailymail.co.uk By Vicky Reynal Updated: 07:22 EDT, 20 May 2024 I need your help. My friend K has been recently telling our friendship group about how dire his financial situation has become. He spoke of overdue bills, not having enough money to …
Read More »RUTH SUNDERLAND: Stop cynical Royal Mail bid
By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Updated: 16:50 EDT, 19 May 2024 Daniel Kretinsky, the Czech Sphinx who wants to take over Royal Mail, learned his trade in the turmoil that followed the lifting of the Iron Curtain. The Velvet Revolution of 1989 happened in his formative years as …
Read More »Cadbury owner Mondelez to face scrutiny over selling chocolate in Russia at its AGM
By City & Finance Reporter Updated: 16:50 EDT, 19 May 2024 Holding firm: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put Cadbury owner Mondelez will face scrutiny over selling chocolate in Russia at its AGM this week. Senior MPs and campaign groups have lambasted it for selling a number of its brands including …
Read More »CITY WHISPERS: Boss Cook-ing up a big sparkler to woo De Beers buyers
By Francesca Washtell Updated: 16:50 EDT, 18 May 2024 De Beers boss Al Cook is in for one of the most high-pressure weeks of his working life. The diamond group is owned by Anglo American – whose chief Duncan Wanblad is busy fending off takeover bids from rival miner BHP. …
Read More »ALEX BRUMMER: End this Czech farce at Royal Mail now
By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Updated: 18:10 EDT, 17 May 2024 Rubbing his hands: Daniel Kretinsky Jolly good that Kemi Badenoch has sat down with Martin Seidenberg, chief executive of Royal Mail owner International Distributions Services (IDS). The Business Secretary outlined the Government’s demands should Czech billionaire Daniel …
Read More »Royal Mail expected to post losses of almost £1m a day as its takeover by Czech billionaire hangs in balance
By Leah Montebello Updated: 16:51 EDT, 17 May 2024 Royal Mail is expected to post losses of almost £1m a day as its takeover by a Czech billionaire hangs in the balance. The postal service – which is owned by International Distributions Services (IDS) – will unveil an annual loss …
Read More »The future of the Royal Mail is not just a matter for the current owners, says ALEX BRUMMER
By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Updated: 17:03 EDT, 16 May 2024 As keepers of the flame of free market capitalism, one can understand Government’s reluctance to become involved in takeovers. The notion that the £3.5billion offer by Czech sphinx Daniel Kretinsky ‘is ultimately a matter for the current …
Read More »The £60bn foreign takeover frenzy: Royal Mail just the latest UK firm to be targeted
By Leah Montebello Updated: 04:11 EDT, 16 May 2024 Royal Mail is just the latest British company to be targeted by foreign buyers this year with the value of bids from overseas topping £60billion. In one of the most dramatic days in the 508-year history of the postal service, parent …
Read More »Royal Mail’s future hanging in the balance as bid deadline closes in for Czech tycoon
By Leah Montebello Updated: 17:22 EDT, 14 May 2024 Daniel Kretinsky – known as the Czech Sphinx – has until 5pm today to walk away or make a bid for Royal Mail’s parent company IDS The future of Royal Mail hangs in the balance as the deadline looms for a …
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