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Rayner in Downing Street a Top Risk for UK Banks
Analysts warn Angela Rayner becoming PM is a major risk for UK banks in 2026, fearing tax hikes and regulatory shifts. Discover the market's preferred alternative.
2026 Bank Holidays: Full List and Time-Off Tips
The complete list of 2026 UK bank holidays has been confirmed, including a Boxing Day switch. Discover the dates and expert strategies to maximise your annual leave for extended breaks.
Cabinet revolt brews over business rates increase
Sky News reveals cabinet-level opposition to the business rates rise. Hospitality sector warned against protesting as pubs ban Labour MPs. Full details inside.
Business Bank Account Could Earn £10,000 in 2026
Allica Bank offers a business account paying competitive interest and cashback. Firms holding £250k could earn close to £10,000 in 2026. Discover how to make your cash work harder.
Stealth taxes 'hammer workers', pensioners benefit
A think tank warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves's frozen tax thresholds will leave a £50k earner £505 worse off by 2031, while pensioners gain. Read the full analysis.
Stealth taxes 'hammer' workers while pensioners benefit
Analysis reveals Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax threshold freeze leaves workers worse off by 2031, while pensioners gain. Read the full breakdown of the Budget 2025 impact.
Stealth taxes 'hammer' workers, says think tank
A think tank warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves's frozen tax thresholds will leave a £50k earner £505 worse off by 2031. Discover the full impact of the 'back door' tax rises.
£30m German Bank Heist: Ocean's Eleven-Style Raid
Thieves executed a spectacular bank heist in Germany, drilling into a vault and stealing £30 million in gold and valuables. Discover the details of the raid and the aftermath for thousands of customers.
German bank vault drilled, tens of millions stolen in heist
A gang drilled into a German savings bank vault over Christmas, stealing valuables worth tens of millions from safety deposit boxes. Get the latest on the major heist in Gelsenkirchen.
UK Bank Opening Hours for New Year's Eve and Day
Plan your last-minute banking. Most UK high street banks will close early on New Year's Eve and remain shut on the New Year's Day bank holiday. Check your branch times here.
Ineos gets £50m UK bailout after £70m state aid
Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos receives a new £50m government bailout for its Grangemouth plant, adding to up to £70m in state aid over four years. Explore the controversy and the future of UK chemicals.
Political Pressure on Central Banks Intensifies
The long-held consensus on central bank independence is fraying as leaders like Trump and Macron exert influence. Explore the risks for inflation and market stability. Read the full analysis.
Lloyds boss says capital rules are slowing UK growth
Lloyds Banking Group CEO Charlie Nunn argues post-crisis deleveraging has hampered the UK economy. The Bank of England has now eased capital rules, citing robust bank strength.
Paragon Banking eyes M&A after capital rule change
Paragon Banking Group's CEO Nigel Terrington signals acquisition plans following a key regulatory reform. The lender's results show profit growth but rising provisions for motor finance and development loans.
Five New Leaders Join South Bank Employers' Group Board
The South Bank Employers' Group has appointed five new directors to its board, marking a major governance overhaul. Discover how this will shape the area's future.
Businesses Could Earn £10,000 in Quiet Interest
A new digital business account from Allica Bank offers high interest on idle cash and cashback, potentially earning firms £10,000 a year. Discover how to boost your bottom line effortlessly.
Readers debate Rachel Reeves' Budget impact
Metro readers share mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating tax burdens, NHS spending, and the nation's economic future. Join the conversation.
Budget 2025: Middle-Income Earners Pushed to Breaking Point
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget is pushing skilled professionals like 'Nick, 30' to leave the UK. With stealth taxes and soaring costs, is Britain losing its future?
Reeves defends budget as working people face tax rise
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits working people will pay more tax but defends budget choices. Read her full response to critics and economic forecasts.
Podcast Reveals Budget's Hidden Problems
Sky News' Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast dives into Rachel Reeves's budget, questioning a return to austerity and the practicality of new taxes. Listen now for the full analysis.
Reeves' 2025 Budget Inflames Britain's Economic Mood
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' second budget statement has intensified Britain's economic concerns with multiple tax rises and reduced growth forecasts, failing to deliver promised stability.
Small Business Tax Squeeze in Autumn Budget
Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget delivers bitter cocktail for SMEs with dividend tax rises, frozen thresholds until 2030-31, and tighter enforcement. Discover how small businesses are affected.
Autumn Budget 2025: Rachel Reeves' Tax Plans Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Autumn Budget with major tax changes expected. Watch live at 12:30pm as Labour faces crucial economic test. Full analysis of property, pension and income tax measures.
Bank shares volatile amid Treasury Budget leaks
UK bank stocks experience dramatic swings as Treasury's conflicting Budget leaks create market uncertainty. Lloyds and Barclays see-saw while tax hike rumours persist. Analysis inside.
Senator Jim Justice Settles $5m Tax Debt
Republican US Senator Jim Justice agrees to pay over $5m in back taxes following a federal lawsuit. Discover the details of the 16-year debt and his financial troubles.
UK Bank Shares Jump on Budget Tax Reprieve Hopes
NatWest, Lloyds and Barclays stocks rise as investors anticipate Rachel Reeves will spare lenders from further levy in this week's budget. Discover the market reaction.
Julius Baer shares plunge 12% amid investor scepticism
Julius Baer shares plummet 12% as investors question CEO's transformation strategy. Can the Swiss bank regain market confidence? Analysis inside.
SMEs Call for Tax Burden Relief in Autumn Budget
British SMEs urge Chancellor to address disproportionate tax burden in Autumn Budget. 73% hit by NICs rise, 69% by corporation tax hike. Read their demands.
Business Fears 'Death by a Thousand Taxes' in Budget
As the CBI conference begins, we analyse business fears over Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget. Will growth forecasts and new taxes impact the UK economy? Listen to the full podcast.
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