4 h. ago Scots university principal resigns following damning financial crisis report

The University of Dundee announced last year it was wrestling with a £35 million black hole.

Politics

5 h. ago University principal resigns after criticism in report into financial crisis

The University of Dundee announced last year it was wrestling with a £35 million black hole.

Politics

6 h. ago Dundee University bosses quit after 'devastating' report into financial crisis

An independent report found Dundee University’s financial collapse was ‘self-inflicted’

Economics

28 h. ago Watch: Vatican releases Pope Leo fundraising video amid financial crisis

The slick one-minute video urges the faithful to support the newly elected pope’s mission

Economics

54 h. ago The NHS must fund services like fracture clinics that can save money and boost productivity: RUTH SUNDERLAND

Improving the nation's health is a moral imperative in its own right. It is also one of the keys to unlocking the productivity that has eluded the UK since the financial crisis.

Economics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 closes near record high, and oil price falls, on reports Iran seeks talks with Israel – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsMiddle East crisis live: Iran and Israel trade attacks amid reports Tehran could be seeking talksIran and Israel crisis: what does it mean for the price of oil?Over at the Paris Air Show, a row has broken out after four Israeli company stands at the trade fair were shut down.According to Reuters, French authorities ordered that the four stands should be closed for “displaying offensive weapons”, after not complying with an order from a French security agency to remove offensive or kinetic weapons from the stands.“This outrageous and unprecedented decision reeks of policy-driven and commercial considerations.“The French are hiding behind supposedly political considerations to exclude Israeli offensive weapons from an international exhibition - weapons that compete with French industries.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Trade union in talks with Paisley charity Kibble following claims of "financial crisis"

The organisation told staff of the challenges being faced as it sought to downgrade their pay and working conditions.

Economics

6 d. ago Air India crash piles fresh turmoil on beleaguered Boeing in devastating new low

The American company is already reeling from years of safety crises, whistleblower scandals, financial haemorrhaging, and regulatory scrutiny that has seen a crisis in passenger confidence

Events

1 week ago Pitbull review – like a children’s party, but with loads of booze

Co-Op Live, ManchesterWith a hedonistic seize-the-day message, the pop-rapper resembles a cult leader or motivational speaker – and his followers are willing to overlook the faults in his live showPitbull is trying to give over 20,000 people a language lesson. “I want to teach you a little bit of Spanish,” he says to the crowd, about 90% of whom are dressed in Mr Worldwide cosplay of bald caps, aviators and squiggly hand-drawn facial hair. The phrase he’s teaching? “Yo no quiero agua, yo quiero bebida”, which in English translates to “I don’t want water, I want a drink”. As people used to say: yolo.This is the vibe of Pitbull’s Party After Dark tour, which returns to the UK for its second run this year. It’s a relentless ride through the era of hedonistic and carefree EDM pop that sprouted up after the 2008 financial crisis, and given renewed economic uncertainty and horrific global events, it’s unsurprising that people are still seeking escapism. Why shouldn’t that be delivered by ...

Society

1 week ago ‘Stress crisis’ in UK as 5m struggle with financial, health and housing insecurity

Exclusive: Levels of ‘multi-stress’ at highest since 2008 crash, study says, with people feeling profoundly powerlessMore than 5 million UK adults are experiencing a triple whammy of financial, health and housing insecurity as British households hit levels of “multi-stress” not seen since the global economic crash well over a decade ago, research shows.One in 10 working-age adults are juggling low income and debt, insecure tenancies and high rents, and problems accessing NHS care. They are at least twice as likely as the rest of the population to report mental stress, sleeplessness and isolation. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Government sells final NatWest shares 17 years after bailout

The government confirmed a £10.5bn loss to taxpayers since the bank was rescued

Politics

2 w. ago NatWest returns to private ownership for first time since 2008 rescue

The Government confirmed a £10.5 billion loss since the bank was bailed out by UK taxpayers during the financial crisis.

Events

2 w. ago NatWest returns to full private ownership 17 years after UK bailout

Government sells final shares after £46bn financial crisis rescue

Politics

2 w. ago NatWest returns to full private ownership 17 years after £46bn UK bailout

Government sells final shares after rescue at height of financial crisis

Economics

2 w. ago Government sells final shares in NatWest 17 years after £45bn bailout

Sale ends state ownership of the banking group, then known as Royal Bank of Scotland, after 2008 rescue The UK has sold its final shares in NatWest Group, ending 17 years of state ownership since the £45bn taxpayer bailout that saved the bank from collapse at the height of the 2008 financial crisis.The full privatisation of NatWest is a symbolic moment for the banking group – formerly known as Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) – and draws a line under the most tumultuous chapter in its near 300-year history. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Man Utd put every player up for sale as dire financial crisis emerges

United face a huge financial crisis after missing out on Champions League football next season - and will be forced to sell big-name players to make up the shortfall

Economics