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Santander considers UK exit amid frustrations with high street banking
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Santander is reconsidering its pres
Poundland owner drafts in advisers amid discounter crisis
The owner of Poundland, one of Britain's biggest discount retailers, has drafted in City advisers to explore radical options for arresting the gro
Dozens of British Transport Police stations may close despite rise…
Dozens of British Transport Police (BTP) stations across Britain face possible closure, leaving fewer officers protecting the railway at a time when assaults on
UK mortgage rules could be eased to increase growth
Mortgage rules could be loosened by the City regulator as it comes under government pressure to increase economic growth and home ownership across the UK.The mo
FTSE 100 hits record as interest rate hopes push down…
The UK’s blue-chip stock index has hit a record high, as hopes of interest rate cuts this year drove down government borrowing costs.Almost every share on the
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast and takes swipe at Trump…
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for UK growth this year in an update to its biannual assessment of the global economy, while taking a
VitrA UK Steve Breen leaves business – Kitchens and Bathrooms…
Managing director of VitrA UK Steve Breen will leave the company, having led the business since July 2022. Breen will now step into the role of CEO of J
Keir Starmer touts relationship with Donald Trump as he seeks…
Sir Keir Starmer, Britain’s prime minister, said he could strike a trade deal with Donald Trump and avoid punitive tariffs on the UK as he dismissed as “noi
Mortgage rules could be eased to boost lending
Lenders have welcomed the move, but some analysts and borrowers may question whether lessons have been learnt from the crisis.Charles Roe, director of mortgages
Alstom UK and Ireland Appoints Rob Whyte as New Managing…
Alstom has announced the appointment of Rob Whyte as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. This marks a return to the region for Whyte, who most r
Shock drop in retail sales adds to fears over economy
The Labour government has made growth its key objective, but figures released on Thursday showed the economy failed to grow in the three months to November.Earl
Bank of England delays new capital rules ahead of Trump…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The Bank of England has delayed the
