Santander Reviews Strategic Options Including Potential UK Market Exit
Spanish banking giant Santander is evaluating its future in the UK market, contemplating a possible exit after…
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NatWest Emerges from Taxpayer Control as Bank Seeks New Growth Path
The banking giant NatWest is poised to achieve a significant milestone as it approaches complete private ownership,…
British Merger and Acquisition Deals Show Strong Recovery After Challenging Year
The United Kingdom's dealmaking landscape witnessed a remarkable resurgence in 2024, with transaction values…
UK Business Leaders Signal Strong Growth Prospects for 2025 Despite Economic…
British businesses are showcasing remarkable optimism for 2025, with fresh survey data revealing that 70% of…
UK Services Export Growth Set To Hit Record £500bn As Eastern European Nations…
British services exports are projected to reach a historic milestone of £500 billion in 2025, marking a remarkable…
Aviva Races to Seal Direct Line Takeover Deal Before Christmas Deadline
Insurance giant Aviva is making a final push to complete its £3.6 billion acquisition of Direct Line Group before a…
Barclays Loses Landmark Car Loan Court Case With Billions at Stake
In a significant blow to the UK banking sector, Barclays has announced plans to appeal after losing a crucial High…
Britain’s First Pension Superfund Secures Landmark Deal With Wates Group
Clara-Pensions has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by securing its first conventional employer deal, assuming…
Vanguard UK Platform Fee Shake Up Hits Small Investors With New Monthly Charge
British investment giant Vanguard is implementing significant changes to its fee structure for UK platform users,…
HSBC Set to Scale Back Retail Banking Operations Beyond UK and Hong Kong Markets
HSBC, one of the world's largest banking organisations, is undertaking a strategic review of its retail banking…
UK Financial Regulators Face Mounting Pressure to Address Social Class Disparity…
Leading social mobility organisations have called upon UK financial regulators to mandate reporting of employees'…
St Jamess Place Abandons Luxury Events in Major Corporate Image Overhaul
Britain's largest wealth manager, St James's Place (SJP), has made the decisive move to terminate its annual…
Standard Chartered Sets Ambitious £200 Billion Pounds Target for Wealth Management…
Standard Chartered has unveiled plans to secure £200 billion in new assets, capitalising on clients seeking to…
EY Set To Cut 150 Senior Consulting Roles Amid Market Slowdown
Britain's EY is preparing to slash 150 senior consulting positions as the professional services giant grapples with…
McKinseys Secretive 48 Billion Hedge Fund Revealed
A shadowy investment powerhouse has emerged from within the halls of global consulting giant McKinsey, managing a…
Nationwide Books Massive £23 Billion Pound Gain Following Virgin Money Acquisition
In a significant financial development, Nationwide Building Society has recorded an extraordinary £2.3 billion…
Professional Services Sector Emerges as Primary Engine of UK Economic Growth 2024
The UK's professional services sector has established itself as a crucial catalyst for economic growth in 2024,…
Citigroup Slashes Annual Staff Promotions Amid Extensive Banking Overhaul
The organisation's decision primarily affects 'in-seat promotions', where employees traditionally receive pay…