Private equity firms approach Sabadell about buying TSB

Private equity firms approach Sabadell about buying TSB from the Spanish bank By Emma Dunkley, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 Private equity firms have approached Sabadell about buying TSB from the Spanish bank.  It is understood that NewDay, a credit card provider, looked … Read more

City grandee Martin Gilbert reveals bold plans for Revolut

Focus: Martin Gilbert wants the app to have a full banking licence City grandee Martin Gilbert has played golf with top professionals including Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson over the years. But one playing companion stands out – and not for his touch around the green. His name is Donald Trump.  ‘The last time I … Read more

Barclays plotting to rival Hargreaves Lansdown

Barclays plotting to ramp up its investor platform to create a rival to Hargreaves Lansdown By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 28 November 2020 Barclays is plotting to ramp up its investor platform to create a rival to Hargreaves Lansdown.  Finance boss Tushar Morzaria … Read more

Royal Albert Hall set for £20m lifeline from Government

Iconic Royal Albert Hall on verge of securing £20m lifeline from Government By Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 28 November 2020 Blow: The Royal Albert Hall had to cancel performances of The Nutcracker The iconic Royal Albert Hall is on the verge of securing … Read more

British vaccine chief gets £58m shot in the arm as shares rocket

Little-known British pharmaceutical executive working on Covid vaccine sees his wealth catapulted to more than $100m after value of his shares rocket By Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 28 November 2020 A little-known British pharmaceutical executive working on a Covid vaccine has seen his … Read more

Can the British video games industry maintain its good run?

When you think of Leamington Spa, you might picture a quintessential Middle England settlement full of retirees, parks, and grand Regency architecture. You may be surprised to learn the place – and the surrounding area – is home to a thriving group of video games developers, which employs about one in every 50 people in … Read more

TSB’s future hangs in the balance as takeover talks collapse

TSB’s future hangs in the balance as takeover talks between Spanish owner Sabadell and rival BBVA collapse By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 27 November 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 27 November 2020 TSB’s future is up in the air after takeover talks between its Spanish owner Sabadell and rival BBVA … Read more

Fortnum & Mason’s boss blasts ‘crazy plan’ to cancel duty free

Fortnum & Mason’s boss blasts Government’s ‘crazy plan’ to cancel duty free shopping By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 27 November 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 27 November 2020 Duty free plea: Fortnum’s boss Ewan Venters Fortnum & Mason’s boss has urged the Government to drop its ‘crazy plan’ to cancel duty-free … Read more