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They are part of the bank’s free Financial Foundations programme NatWest Group has announced a financial education initiative designed to “demystify” investing. The offering is part of the bank’s free Financial Foundations programme. The investment-focused workshop, which will be available across the UK from May, has been designed to help more people understand the basics of investing and build financial confidence. The “informal” sessions aim to encourage open conversations, and […]

Sir Keir Starmer did not lie to MPs and will not quit over the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal, his right-hand man in government has said. Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones said Sir Keir was “furious” that the Foreign Office overruled a recommendation by security experts not to clear Lord Peter Mandelson to become UK ambassador to the US, something the premier only found out about this week. […]

It's after an agreement between Royal Mail and the Communications Workers Union Second class letter deliveries on Saturdays are set to be scrapped across the UK by December after Royal Mail reached agreement with the staff trade union on how to roll out the changes nationwide. The group said the agreement with the Communications Workers Union (CWU) will see the Universal Service reforms extended to another 240 delivery offices as […]

It's amid talk Saudi backers could pull funding Ryder Cup star Jon Rahm was calm about the future of LIV Golf amid speculation the series’ Saudi backers could be about to pull funding. The breakaway competition launched in 2021 and sent shockwaves through the sport, positioning itself as a rival to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. However, speculation has mounted this week that the Saudi Public Investment Fund […]

That's according to a new survey for the MCS Foundation Half of people support phasing out new gas and oil boilers in favour of clean heating from 2035, far more than oppose such a move, a survey suggests. But the poll of 3,000 adults for the MCS Foundation, which certifies renewables in homes, also found support was higher (58%) when people were asked if they backed all new heating systems […]

It is also looking at “risks to UK financial stability” from the growing adoption of artificial intelligence The Bank of England is testing whether AI agents trading in financial markets could unleash a financial crisis. The Bank is examining how the technology could demonstrate correlated behaviour, known as herding, in trading and exacerbate market swings. It is also looking at “risks to UK financial stability” from the growing adoption of […]

That's according to a review of live and electronic music commissioned by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee The Government has been urged to ban the resale of concert tickets above face value “without delay” as part of a review of live and electronic music commissioned by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee. The report also prompted calls for a Government and industry-backed Music Fan Association, similar to one set […]

He joined the club in 2017 Bernardo Silva is to leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the club have confirmed. The 31-year-old Portugal international’s hugely successful nine-year spell at the Etihad Stadium, which has brought him 19 major trophies to date, will draw to a close this summer, as suggested by assistant manager Pep Lijnders earlier this month. A statement on the club’s official website read: “Manchester […]

Oil prices soared in response to Iran’s stranglehold on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz EasyJet has announced the conflict in the Middle East cost it about £25 million in higher jet fuel prices last month. The Luton-based airline said it expects to report a headline loss before tax of between £540 million and £560 million for the six months to the end of March. Oil prices – which […]