Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has blocked Chancellor Rachel Reeves from holding a proposed meeting with financial technology giant Revolut, in a move that underscores growing tensions between the Treasury and Britain’s financial regulators. The meeting, which would have brought together Revolut, the Treasury, and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)—the Bank of England division responsible for licensing banks—was intended ...
Vodafone’s Annual General Meeting was disrupted today by a group of former franchisees demanding accountability over a £120 million legal claim against the company, as tensions over the long-running dispute escalated in public. The franchisees, who allege they were driven to financial ruin, homelessness, and in some cases suicidal despair, confronted Vodafone CEO Margherita Della Valle and Chairman Jean-François van ...
The UK Supreme Court has ruled against Uber in a long-running legal battle that could have forced all private hire operators in England and Wales to charge VAT, a move that industry bodies had warned would lead to “seismic consequences” for businesses and passengers alike. The case, brought by Liverpool-based DELTA Taxis and supported by law firm Aaron & Partners, ...
Young shoppers are transforming the landscape of payment disputes, according to a new report from Chargebacks911, as mobile-first habits and expectations for instant service reshape how consumers resolve transaction issues. The 2025 Cardholder Dispute Index, based on responses from more than 1,200 consumers in the US and UK, reveals a sharp generational divide in dispute behaviour. Shoppers aged 18 to ...
Everyone, whether they’re a writer or not, is trying to fit into the content world, which is the main reason why so many people rely on deepfakes, AI-generated writing, and machine-crafted content. You need to put in a lot of effort to stand out and gain credibility as a content creator. This authenticity will lead to your success. But how ...
Thinking about hitting London’s streets as a private hire (PCO) driver and want to make the smartest vehicle choice? The answer, for many forward-thinking drivers, is simple, renting a Tesla. Forget the old stereotypes about minicabs, today’s savvy drivers want an edge, and Teslas are changing the game. Not only do these electric cars tick all the boxes for comfort, ...
Müller UK & Ireland has acquired kefir brand Biotiful Gut Health, marking a strategic move into the fast-growing functional health yogurt and drinks sector. Founded in 2012 by Natasha Bowes, Biotiful has helped introduce kefir — a fermented milk drink popular in Eastern Europe — to mainstream British consumers, creating a category from scratch and securing listings in Sainsbury’s, Tesco, ...
The Trump administration is reportedly blocking Taiwan’s president from stopping over in New York City, en route to a diplomatic meeting in Central America, following pressure from China. The Financial Times reported Monday that the administration has denied Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te the opportunity to stop over in New York City during a planned trip to Paraguay, Guatemala and Belize ...
The Senate confirmed its first nominee of the week ahead of what is expected to be a jam-packed schedule to ram through as many of President Donald Trump’s picks as possible. David A. Wright, Trump’s pick to lead the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a five-year term, was confirmed in the upper chamber on a 50to 39 vote on Monday. ...
The Department of Justice has filed an official complaint alleging misconduct by US District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg. Fox News has reviewed the complaint which was written by Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle and addressed to the Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Sri Srinivasan. Fox ...