UK regulators holding back the economy, MPs claim
Regulators are suffering from a “democratic deficit” that is holding back the UK growth, according to a new report from a high profile group of MPs. The Regulatory Reform Group has said that...
Australia in control to go two-up in Test series
Australia are poised to wrap up the second Test on the fifth day and take a two-nil lead in the five-Test series. England have a mammoth task of scoring a further 257 on a last day’s wearing pitch...
Khawaja and Smith fall as England rally in 2nd Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja’s brilliant form continues in this series as he took Australia to 130 for two before rain brought an end to the third day’s play in the second Test. Following his scores of 141 and...
BoE to strengthen Britcoin team in coming year
The Bank of England (BoE) and the Treasury have been convinced for some time that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is becoming increasingly necessary. Governor of BoE, Andrew Bailey said in a...
Anti-money laundering practices need reviewing
Financial institutions across London are plagued with a dirty money problem. The financial district of the capital – known as the ‘City’ – is well overdue a review (a ‘spring clean’, so to...
Australia have edge in test after rain disrupted day
Birmingham, JUNE 19 England will resume their second innings on the fourth day of the first Ashes Test on 28 for two with an overall lead of 35, after Australia were dismissed for 386, conceding a...
Khawaja leads Australia’s brilliant fightback
Birmingham: With a century of great distinction, his first in England and 15th in Tests overall, Usman Khawaja led Australia’s recovery on the second day of the first Test after England had made...
Brave declaration by England on first day of Test
EdGbaston, June 17 With his magnificent, and certainly timely, unbeaten 30th Test century Joe Root saw England to 393 for eight declared on the first day of the Ashes series, and in the process...
ECB gives banks final post-Brexit orders
European regulators have started informing investment banks which businesses and staff they must move to the continent, starting the clock on compliance as a long-running post-Brexit review comes to a...
UK productive relations with EU an advantage for both
In contrast to the situation just a year ago, when the European Union was initiating court action against the UK, for problems arising from Brexit agreements, all 27 member states of the EU are now...
Ireland struggle as England dominate Test
As Ireland struggled in the afternoon sunshine, England put themselves in command with the batsmen totally dominating the second day and in the process playing Ireland out of the match. At tea, they...
England v Ireland, one-off Test, 1 June, 2023Ireland batsmen battling hard in Test
Ireland, in their second Test match at the HQ of cricket after four years – when they had come so close to pulling off a remarkable victory but for their poor batting which saw them dismissed for 38...
State of economy is similar for both UK and Europe
The economic situation of Europe shows that the UK is not alone in undergoing an economic slump. Europe’s major economies, led by Germany, its powerhouse, are also in the midst of a slump. Figures...
Probe into silencing victims of workplace misconduct
The Legal Services Board (LSB) in the UK is investigating the role lawyers play in the way companies use non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to conceal wrongdoing in the workplace. The board said concerns...
Despite defeat Spurs still bidding for Europe
On the day that saw Manchester City achieve the remarkable feat of becoming champions of the Premier League for the third consecutive year and for the fifth time in six years, Brentford beat Tottenham...
Company bosses exit with economy struggling
There has been a record rise in the turnover of CEOs, according to a study of FTSE 350 firms. The number of bosses departures among the UK’s top companies more than doubled over the last year, as...
Newcastle, Leeds drop valuable points
Leeds, May 14 In their current positions in the Premier League both Newcastle and Leeds could have done with maximum points from this game. With Manchester United on equal points with Newcastle and...
Everton struck five to stun Brighton
Brighton, May 9 In a match of considerable significance to both sides, Brighton’s European ambitions were dented while a determined Everton gratefully climbed out of the relegation zone – at...
Firms quit or step back from CBI after misconduct
An increasing number of firms have cut their association with CBI (Confederation of British Industry) after the group admitted it failed to sack staff, who sexually harassed female colleagues. It...
Rise in business activity gives hope for recovery
Hopes that the UK economy can live through surging inflation and a downturn in the retail sector, were given a boost by a survey showing business activity at its highest level for a year. The closely...