7 h. ago Metro Bank sells £584m of personal loans as it shifts focus to specialist lending

'Upon completion, the transaction is capital accretive and will allow us to further optimise our balance sheet as we strengthen our position as a specialist lender of choice'

Economics

9 h. ago Metro Bank sells £584m personal loan book amid shift to specialist lending

The high street bank is focusing efforts on commercial, corporate, small business lending and specialist mortgages.

Economics

56 h. ago AA to offer people instant access savings accounts from the end of next month

Personal loans will also be available which could help people buy a new car or pay for driving lessons.

Economics

65 h. ago The AA unveils plans to offer savings accounts and personal loans

The announcement is the first step in a long-term partnership with NatWest Boxed, the AA said.

Economics

3 d. ago WHSmith to close another store next month after four shut for good in February

The closures come as part of a company-wide strategy to shift focus away from high street branches and onto travel hubs. Previously, the retailer said it planned to open 110 new branches in airports, railway stations, and hospitals over the coming years

Politics

4 d. ago The Rangers irony hiding in takeover bid timing as Philippe Clement sees fan focus take seismic shift

The Belgian and his future was the hot topic on the fans' lips - but the 49ers takeover talk is now dominating

Politics

5 d. ago London Designers Shift Gears, Focus on Business, Marketing in a Challenging Season

London Designers Shift Gears, Focus on Business, Marketing in a Challenging Season  WWD

Economics

8 d. ago The rights of Germany’s LGBTQ+ community are under attack – this election represents a watershed

For many, the focus has shifted from progress to preservation, with hard-won gains now under threat. Enrique Anarte reports

Politics