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Goldman legal chief stays on as adviser after resigning over Jeffrey Epstein ties
The company’s general counsel resigned following revelations about a relationship with a disgraced financier, but will now remain with the business in an advisory role.
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UK pays £181m for tourists’ medical treatment in Europe as EHIC claims hit 102,000
Medical bills for British tourists cost the government more than £181 million in 2025, Metro can exclusively reveal.
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BP chair exit exposes questions over leadership style of former CRH boss Albert Manifold
BP’s sudden decision last week to oust chair Albert Manifold eight months into the job stunned the City. For some who worked under him at his previous employer CRH, however, the mystery was why the oil major hired him in the first place.
625
Britain may need to cut meat and dairy consumption to meet 2040 climate goals
Brits must eat 25 percent less meat and cut dairy consumption by a fifth to meet climate change goals, an environmental body has advised.
607
Wise says it is cooperating as Belgian authorities examine anti-money laundering compliance
Wise, the UK-based international money transfer service and a favorite of the London fintech scene, has confirmed it is responding to inquiries from Belgian prosecutors investigating money laundering, resulting in a drop in its share price.
743
Rural landlords targeted in Labour’s ‘nice pub tax’ business rates overhaul
Rural landlords are to be impacted by a “nice pub tax” under new government guidelines.
699
BP ousts Albert Manifold as chairman — he rejects claims over conduct and oversight
Mr. Manifold said he "entirely" disputes the characterization of his conduct outlined by his former employer.
748
UK wine firm goes bust after selling bottles "off the books"
A UK wine company has gone into liquidation after a tax tribunal was held because the business was selling bottles ‘off the books’.
778
GLA faces backlash as 80 jobs still at risk in £10m cost-cutting drive
There are 80 roles within the Greater London Authority (GLA) still at risk, senior officials have confirmed as City Hall was condemned for the “alarming” scale of job cuts.
870
Inflation drops to 2.8% but Britain braces for fresh cost-of-living pain from Iran war shock
Inflation has slowed to 2.8% in April from 3.3% in March, according to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) - as economists warn of price rises this summer.
753
Weetwood police station site cleared for flats amid concerns over infrastructure and congestion
The green light has finally been given to flatten the old Weetwood Police Station on Otley Road in north Leeds and replace it with a block of 127 flats, after the developer quietly tied up the loose ends on a legal agreement with the council.
655
UK unemployment hits 5% as youth joblessness surges and pressure mounts on chancellor
The levels of UK unemployment rose to 5% in three months to February, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal.
716
NHS faces service cuts and job losses as two-thirds of trusts warn of financial crisis
Almost two-thirds of NHS organizations have reported in a survey that they anticipate cutting or reducing services this year, while more than half expect to cut jobs.
714
Rachel Reeves to unveil cost-of-living rescue package as Iran war drives prices up
Rachel Reeves will unveil a cost-of-living package next week – after indicating she might abandon a fuel duty increase later this year.
681
Welfare cheats cost UK taxpayers £9.9bn in overpaid benefits last year
Benefit claimants were overpaid almost £10bn last year amid a rise in fraud by welfare cheats.
694
Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann warns overseas investors could destabilise gilt market
Catherine Mann said overseas investors are playing a ‘particularly large role’ in buying gilts.
810
University of Nottingham puts 2,700 staff at risk as deep financial cuts threaten 600 jobs
Thousands of staff at the University of Nottingham have been informed to prepare for redundancy as part of extensive financial cuts that academics warn will damage the institution’s future.
779
UK bakery giant Greggs lifts prices again as Middle East conflict drives cost concerns
Greggs has announced that its meal deals have increased in price again as the bakery chain attracts health-conscious and younger customers with new menu options.
636
Elite Edinburgh goes under the hammer: a third of flats in prestigious Quartermile bought up by foreign owners
Edinburgh’s Quartermile district is wedged between the city’s historic Old Town and The Meadows, one of the city’s most popular parks.
901
French regulator blacklists Altior Capital over unauthorized financial services
As per AMF’s Altior Capital blacklist entry, the company “offers financial services or products without being authorized”.
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Whitbread to cut 3,800 jobs as it overhauls Premier Inn restaurants
The owner of Premier Inn is set to cut 3,800 jobs in the UK and Ireland as part of a five-year plan to save £250m and revamp its restaurants.
954
British ad firm’s billion-dollar greenwash of US oil industry
A British advertising conglomerate has assisted oil companies ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP in spending an estimated $1.5bn (£1.1bn) on advertisements in the US since the 2015 Paris agreement to combat the climate crisis, a report shows.
909
Bank of London parent Oplyse Holdings posts £46.9m loss as Mandelson-linked fintech scandal deepens
The parent company of The Bank of London has reported another significant loss in recently delayed accounts for the second year in a row.
817
UK businesses urge Keir Starmer to deploy EU-style ‘trade bazooka’ against Donald Trump tariff threats
UK business leaders have urged the government to create an EU-style “trade bazooka” to safeguard Britain’s economic interests in response to Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats.
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One of UK’s largest used car dealers Cargiant to shut after 50 years, putting 500 jobs at risk
One of Britain’s largest used car dealerships is set to close its doors on Friday, putting hundreds of jobs at risk and marking the end of an era for the UK motor trade.
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