There are exactly two weeks to go until the general election and we’ve been busy scrutinising the manifestos of all the major parties to find the most important pledges affecting your finances. We highlight eight key promises relating to your pocket, should a party win power – or end up …
Read More »The £700m big short on Corbyn – hedge funds are short-selling companies at risk of nationalisation
The £700m big short on Corbyn – hedge funds are short-selling big companies at risk of nationalisation By William Turvill For The Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 01:43, 17 November 2019 | Updated: 01:43, 17 November 2019 Hedge funds have laid hundreds of millions of pounds of bets against companies that …
Read More »Dunkirk veteran lost thousands to junk mail scheme – we track down the culprits
Cheated: Dunkirk veteran Bernard Bannon lost £70,000 to ruthless post scammers before he died aged 98 The French Riviera is renowned for its beautiful beaches and glitzy lifestyle. A playground for the rich and famous, the sunny Cote d’Azur attracts hundreds of thousands of British holidaymakers every year. Yet not far …
Read More »Power firms clash with Labour on buyout plan
One of Britain’s biggest power networks has sparked a furious row with Labour heavyweight John McDonnell over his plans to renationalise the industry. Fears of a power grab by Labour have been thrust back into the spotlight amid growing speculation of an autumn General Election. Western Power Distribution, which is …
Read More »Interview: City giant Allan Leighton on joining the Co-op’s board
Allan Leighton, said to be one of the best connected businessmen in Britain, is more than a little frustrated. He has spent a lifetime on some of Britain’s most powerful boards, from Asda, the Royal Mail and Sky to The Co-operative Group, which by their nature are forced to respond …
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