Royal London's chief, Barry O'Dwyer, attacked UK ministers' plans for using pension funds to fuel economic growth. He said in an interview on BBC Radio 4's Today program that this approach will put at risk the first and core function of a pension—making sure to secure the retirement of people. O'Dwyer highlighted a "ticking timebomb" …

With the announcement that AXA Investment Managers is to be bought by BNP Paribas, 2,400 staff are left wondering if their jobs are safe. The acquisition is likely to create one of the most powerful asset management firms in the world but could see the loss of jobs and restructuring of staff. BNP Paribas will …

The U.S. economy generated a meager 114,000 jobs in July, well below consensus expectations. Investigators and economists alike are at high levels of concern over these dismal figures. Unemployment has risen to the highest since 2021 at 4.3 percent. With these disappointing job numbers, expectations are ratcheted up for an imminent cutting of interest rates …

On Thursday, the fear of recession made its way to the heart of Wall Street as a mass sell-off is recorded. A combination of the cooling of the job market and slowing down in manufacturing has pushed the investors towards caution, joining the slowing interest rates, which were delayed to be reduced by the Federal …

The base rate has been cut by the Bank of England to 5% from 5.25%. Although this spells some relief to many businesses and borrowers, it is a rather limited move, leaving many to still face high borrowing costs. The Bank of England agreed a small but important reduction in UK interest rates by 0.25% …

The European Artificial Intelligence Act, which becomes operational today, marks the first broad law on Earth for regulating artificial intelligence. It will create safe and trustworthy AI in the EU, ensure that the rights of people are protected, and will instrumentalize a common market in AI within the EU, which is sure to boost growth …

The government of the UK is increasing its budget to £1.5 billion this year for renewable energy projects. This extra money is aimed at developing offshore wind power. While many applaud the move, some experts express concerns that the new projects may not make a difference in meeting the goals set for 2030. The UK …

August 2024 Premium Bond Winners Two lucky premium bond winners August 2024 see their bank account balance increase by a million pounds. Premium Bonds are a type of lottery savings offered by the UK government. Each month, random selection is done to determine the winner, and there are various ways you would know that you …

The famous Harland & Wolff shipyard, which built the Titanic, has scrapped the planned Scilly Ferries service even before its launch. It did so to face the financial turbulent it was going through and entered into a £20 million loan agreement to keep the company afloat. Now, the company will concentrate on its core shipyards …

In a recent big news, the famous company named, Shell has announced first-half 2024 profits surging to £10.9 billion ($14 billion) on the back of some juicy returns focused on fossil fuels over investment in green energy—a move that infuriates climactic activists, who argue the rise in profits at Shell really means less profit for …

A 29-year-old man from Portsmouth, identified as Layton Richard, has been jailed for eight months for larceny involving Cadbury's Creme Eggs. Richards targeted shops over numerous months, stealing goods adding up to over £3,000. His is one case among many; shoplifting still remains a challenge war against. A surprising twist that led to a 29-year-old …

Rolls-Royce will report a massive rise in profits to accompany the return of dividends as it makes a strong recovery. This saw shares surge to a more than ten-year-high. Under chief executive Tufan Erginbilgiç, the engineer has undergone a radical transformation of the business from aero-engines to accelerated profits by strategic developments in the aerospace …