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PJT Partners Fees Soar 37% in M&A Comeback

Investment bank PJT Partners reports dramatic fee growth amid resurgent merger activity, signalling strong recovery in global dealmaking with London playing key role.

Alliance & Leicester customers moved to Allica banking

Thousands of former Alliance & Leicester customers are being automatically transferred to a new banking provider called Allica. Here's how it affects your account, interest rates, and banking services.

Pakistan's Period Tax: Young Lawyer Fights Back

A groundbreaking legal challenge in Pakistan confronts the controversial sales tax on menstrual products, arguing it discriminates against women and violates constitutional rights.

JPMorgan banker Voci joins Houlihan Lokey

Senior dealmaker Nick Voci makes high-profile switch from JPMorgan to global investment bank Houlihan Lokey, strengthening their European financial institutions coverage in London.

Banking Blacklist: £90K Game Earnings Rejected

A British developer reveals how mainstream financial institutions are refusing to handle his legitimate £90,000 earnings from adult-themed video games, sparking debate about digital age discrimination.

Doctors dismissed her until male partner spoke

A shocking personal account reveals how medical professionals dismissed a woman's serious symptoms until her male partner repeated the same concerns, sparking a vital conversation about gender bias in healthcare.

The dating question disabled people dread

New research reveals the intrusive questions and dating challenges faced by disabled people, with many reporting being ghosted after revealing their conditions.

West London bank branches closing: Full list

Multiple high street banks including Lloyds, Santander and Barclays are permanently closing branches across West London, leaving residents and businesses concerned about access to essential banking services.

Pro-Israel activist sues Sydney restaurant over exclusion

A Sydney restaurant faces legal action after allegedly vilifying and excluding a pro-Israel activist who participated in a controversial News Corp publicity campaign, sparking debate about free speech and political discrimination.

Sexism Haunts UK Wine Industry

Exclusive investigation reveals how sexism remains deeply embedded in the UK wine trade, with women facing daily microaggressions, harassment and systemic barriers to advancement.

Global Wealth Race: Which Financial Hub Dominates?

London battles New York and Asian rivals in the high-stakes competition for the world's wealthiest individuals. Discover which financial centres are gaining ground and what this means for global finance.

Bank shares jump despite motor finance scandal fears

Despite mounting concerns over a potential £16bn motor finance mis-selling scandal and fraud allegations reminiscent of Madoff, London's banking shares demonstrate remarkable resilience with significant gains across the sector.

Lib Dems face rebellion over trans-exclusionary rules

Liberal Democrat members are mounting significant opposition to a controversial rule change that could block transgender and non-binary members from standing in internal party elections, sparking accusations of discrimination.

Monzo hires new CEO ahead of stock market float

Digital banking challenger Monzo names former Visa executive TS Anil as new CEO, positioning the fintech giant for potential £4 billion London stock market listing in major industry shakeup.

SocGen Fixed Income Shines as Equities Fade

French banking giant Société Générale reports resilient Q2 performance as fixed income trading surges 16.7%, offsetting declines in equities amid fading market volatility.

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