As the leading challenger bank, Metro Bank invested heavily in maintaining a branch network, despite dramatic cutbacks by other banks. However, despite poor customer service over the years, it has proven difficult to attract customers away from established banks. The Prudential Regulation Authority’s intervention indicates serious concerns about Metro Bank’s ongoing viability, according to analysts. …
A study has claimed that Sainsbury’s is now more expensive than Waitrose for a big shop. The study compared the prices of a trolley of 131 items at Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Waitrose. It found that in September, Sainsbury’s was almost £4 more expensive than Waitrose. This is the first time Sainsbury’s has …
Rishi Sunak and his team have spent months strategizing to overturn Labour’s significant poll lead and give the Tories a chance at re-election. This speech is the culmination of their efforts. After a year of focusing on stabilizing the markets and addressing economic, NHS, and immigration issues, Sunak has decided to change gears and make …
Sir Keir Starmer: No Second Phase of HS2 if Elected Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour party, announced on Thursday that if he wins the next general election, he will not proceed with the second phase of HS2. Instead, he plans to utilize the savings from canceling part of the high-speed rail project to …
Closure of Train Station Ticket Offices The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced the closure of almost all train station ticket offices. Staff members will be relocated to station platforms and concourses, with ticket office facilities remaining open only at the busiest stations. Posters will be displayed at stations to inform passengers about potential closures. …
In a move that mirrors the law in New Zealand, a new legislation has been proposed to ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone aged 14 or younger. This means that this age group will never be able to purchase cigarettes legally. Existing smokers, on the other hand, will not be affected by this ban. …
Train station ticket office closures The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced the closure of nearly all railway station ticket offices. The staff will be reassigned to station platform and concourse duties, with ticket office facilities remaining open only at the busiest stations. Posters will be displayed in stations to inform passengers about the potential …
Global stocks plunge as US bond yields surge to 16-year highs, raising concerns about prolonged higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Treasury yields skyrocketed after new data revealed unexpectedly increased job openings in the US, indicating the resilience of the job market amidst rising interest rates. Economists had predicted that job openings would remain …
Notice: Closure of Train Station Ticket Offices In a recent announcement by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), it has been revealed that a majority of railway station ticket offices will be closed and staff will be relocated to station platforms and concourses. It has been decided that ticket office facilities will be retained only at …
Earlier this year, the Cabinet Office attempted to obtain an exemption from disclosing information and messages that it deemed irrelevant to the inquiry’s investigation. However, Baroness Hallett dismissed this attempt. In response, the Government initiated a legal challenge, but it was rejected by the High Court in July, affirming that the documents should be provided. …