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NatWest Group is looking to offload Cushon, the workplace pensions provider it acquired only two years ago, as its chief executive refocuses one of Britain’s biggest high street banks on…
British couple detained in Afghanistan released after mediation by Qatar
An elderly British couple who were detained in Afghanistan earlier this year have been freed. Barbie Reynolds, 76, and her husband Peter, 80, were detained by the Taliban’s interior ministry…
Government borrowing at five-year high, tax rises expected | Money News
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Bank of England eases tightening to prevent significant losses | Money News
The Bank of England plays a crucial role in controlling the economy, with a primary focus on interest rates. This tool has been historically used to influence inflation and borrowing…
Driver’s jail term increased for killing great-grandmother in road accident.
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Former head of business group banned for misusing COVID-19 loans
The former head of one of Britain’s leading business groups has been banned from serving as a director for «abusing» state COVID-19 business loans. Award-nominated businesswoman Anna Daroy has 35…
Former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has accused SNP minister Jamie Hepburn of assault and verbal abuse at Holyrood. The alleged incident, which occurred at the end of First Minister’s Questions on Thursday, has not been reported to Police Scotland, but Mr. Ross plans to speak with parliamentary police. Mr. Hepburn admitted to putting his hand on Mr. Ross’ shoulder and using inappropriate language. In response, Mr. Ross described the incident as physical assault and verbal abuse, stating that such behavior is unacceptable in any workplace. He also raised the issue with the First Minister, John Swinney, who was unaware of the incident due to his absence the day before. Mr. Swinney has promised to consider the matter further. Douglas Ross accuses Jamie Hepburn of assault and verbal abuse
Accusations have been made by former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross against government minister Jamie Hepburn, alleging assault and verbal abuse at Holyrood. Mr. Ross brought up the incident at…
Former Centrica CEO Iain Conn considered for IP Group chair role
A former boss of Centrica, the owner of British Gas, is among the candidates being considered to chair IP Group, the early-stage science investor. Sky News has learnt that Iain…
Rare Abernethy Pearl Displayed in Scotland’s National Museum
The largest Scottish freshwater pearl found in living memory has gone on display at the National Museum of Scotland. The «one-of-a-kind» Abernethy Pearl was discovered inside a mussel near the…