3 d. ago The financial services industry can play lead role in closing gender pensions gap

The standard of living in later life for millions of women will be put at risk if action is not taken, writes Anna Harrigan

Economics

3 d. ago Vulnerable customers encouraged to seek support from financial services firms

The Financial Conduct Authority has highlighted examples of good practice by firms dealing with vulnerable customers and areas in need of improvement.

Economics

4 d. ago Who owns Britain? In large part, other countries – and that should set alarm bells ringing | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

This mass selling off of assets to foreign investors will lead to economic disaster. Labour needs to reset the UK’s courseIn 1994, I joined a march protesting against how the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund – backed by the US – were forcing governments in the global south to follow what was called the “Washington consensus”.We argued that privatising state assets, deregulating markets, and liberalising financial services to attract external investment was leaving countries more unstable, more unequal and more dependent on foreign actors. Decades on, I am horrified that an approach that wreaked havoc in the global south is still being pursued in the UK.Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah is the chief executive of the New Economics Foundation and author of Power to the People. He is a former chief executive of Oxfam GB and secretary general of Civicus, a global alliance of civil society organisations Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Britain is now following a developing country economic model – and we know where that leads | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

Selling off assets to foreign owners, deregulating markets, and liberalising financial services only leads to inequality and instabilityIn 1994, I joined a march protesting against how the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund – backed by the US – were forcing governments in the global south to follow what was called the “Washington consensus”.We argued that privatising state assets, deregulating markets, and liberalising financial services to attract external investment was leaving countries more unstable, more unequal and more dependent on foreign actors. Decades on, I am horrified that an approach that wreaked havoc in the global south is still being pursued in the UK.Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah is the chief executive of the New Economics Foundation and author of Power to the People. He is a former chief executive of Oxfam GB and secretary general of Civicus, a global alliance of civil society organisations Continue reading...

Economics

5 d. ago Edinburgh law firm announces forum to drive innovation in financial services regulation

Edinburgh-based law firm Vialex has committed to support the launch of a RegTech Leadership Forum designed to boost collaboration and the adoption of regulatory technology in financial services and FinTech.

Economics

6 d. ago ‘High numbers’ of motor finance commission complaints seen by ombudsman service

The Financial Ombudsman Service said it is putting steps in place to ensure it can resolve motor finance commission gripes ‘as quickly as possible’.

Events

6 d. ago Adrien Brody breaks world record with Oscars acceptance speech

Actor won the award for Best Actor for his lead role in Brady Corbet’s historical epic ‘The Brutalist’

Politics

6 d. ago Jedward reveal Barry Keoghan has ‘offered to get them auditions’ as they eye film career

EXCLUSIVE The twins are proud that the ‘Irish scene is massive’ in the film industry right now and keen to play their part in it

Events

7 d. ago Jeward reveal Barry Keoghan has ‘offered to get them auditions’ as they eye film career

EXCLUSIVE The twins are proud that the ‘Irish scene is massive’ in the film industry right now and keen to play their part in it

Events

9 d. ago From Unforgiven to The Firm: Guardian writers pick their favourite Gene Hackman movies

After the death of the esteemed actor, writers highlight their favourite movies from a long and varied career‘He let us hate him’: Gene Hackman had a rare power – he didn’t need to be likedAlmost five minutes go by in The French Connection before we get a good look at Gene Hackman. Various other operators come and go in William Friedkin’s gritty and unsettling procedural – based on a real heroin sting – before Hackman’s Detective Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle emerges from behind an ill-fitting undercover Santa Claus outfit, like a background player busting into his first lead role. It’s as fitting an entrance as ever for Hackman, leveling up after his supporting work on TV and films like Bonnie and Clyde. And he gives a performance that sets the tone for his whole career, playing the brutal and racist cop, a morally murky figure who just doesn’t sit right as the hero of the story. Many of the qualities that made Hackman so great in later villainous roles – the way he moves like a menace with...

Politics

1 week ago AD FEATURE: ‘I have a complaint about a scam that I can't sort out with my bank

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Politics

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Society

1 week ago Greater Manchester's NHS facing 'difficult decisions' over which health services to cut to stop £300m financial crisis

EXCLUSIVE: Greater Manchester health chiefs told today's board meeting that they were not forewarned of some spending cuts being asked for by the NHS for the next financial year until recent weeks

Economics

2 w. ago Tim Rice wades into controversy over Wicked star Cynthia Erivo's casting as Jesus

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo was announced in the lead role in a Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar recently and lyricist Sir Tim Rice has now shared his thoughts

Politics

2 w. ago Women and investing case study: Tynah Matembe, CEO of Money MatiX

Tynah Matembe, CEO of Money MatiX, discusses why more women don’t put their money into shares and funds, and what can be done to close the investment gender gap

Economics

2 w. ago Pharmacies face 'a financial cliff edge' and could be forced to cut services, industry leaders warn

Pharmacists are facing a 'financial cliff edge' and will cut services for patients unless the Government provides funding, leaders have warned.

Events

2 w. ago My Fault London actor also stars in romance drama that 'puts Bridgerton to shame'

My Fault: London's lead actor has another popular romantic role

Events

2 w. ago Macmillan Cancer Support is criticised for recruiting a £100k a year head of EDI

The opening comes a few months after the cash-strapped charity slashed more than 400 jobs amid what it described as a 'tough financial climate', while also closing some services.

Economics

2 w. ago Macmillan Cancer Support is criticised for recruiting a £100k a year DEI director

The opening comes a few months after the cash-strapped charity slashed more than 400 jobs amid what it described as a 'tough financial climate', while also closing some services.

Economics