Bussiness

Goldman Sachs axes diversity rule that has ‘served its purpose’

Posted by February 12, 2025

Simon Jack and Dearbail JordanBusiness editor and business reporter, BBC NewsBBCGoldman Sachs International's chief executive Richard GnoddeGoldman Sachs' inter

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Donald Trump metal tariffs: Three US goods that could cost…

Posted by February 11, 2025

About 70% of the steel used in the US to make cans for food is imported today, coming in from countries such as Germany, the Netherlands and Canada, according t

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Heathrow to expand two terminals ahead of third runway

Posted by February 11, 2025

The expansion of Heathrow is highly controversial and faces opposition from environmental groups, some politicians, local authorities and nearby residents.Some

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Boost for UK borrowers as Santander ‘fires starting gun’ on…

Posted by February 11, 2025

The first sub-4% mortgages for months are going on sale, handing a much-needed boost to first-time buyers and those worried about refinancing their home loan.Sa

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UK fails to improve on record low ranking in global…

Posted by February 11, 2025

The UK has failed to improve upon its record low ranking in a closely watched annual league table of international corruption, prompting concern about the “hu

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Luton cruise fraudster Richard Lester is jailed for five years

Posted by February 11, 2025

Lester's company was struck off by Companies House in August 2014, leaving customers with up to millions of cruise miles they purchased but could not use.Andrew

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Maths and English requirement dropped for adult apprentices

Posted by February 11, 2025

Failing to secure a qualification in Maths or English is one of the key reasons apprentices do not complete courses.But EDSK, an education think tank, previousl

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Chair of UK’s financial ombudsman to step down

Posted by February 11, 2025

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Turmoil at the UK financial ombudsm

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UK will not immediately respond to Donald Trump’s metal tariffs

Posted by February 11, 2025

Tariffs are paid by companies buying from overseas, not to the overseas companies selling to them.The importing company may choose to pass the cost on to custom

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Bank of England’s Mann backed rate cut as she sees…

Posted by February 11, 2025

The Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann has said she backed a half-point cut in UK interest rates last week because she believes the downturn in the jobs

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Trump tariffs: Retaliate or negotiate – what will US partners…

Posted by February 11, 2025

There has not been an official response from the British government to the latest US tariffs yet but the trade body UK Steel has said in a statement that the ta

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UK inflation less of a threat as corporate pricing power…

Posted by February 11, 2025

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Companies will struggle to raise pr

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