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19.04.26 - 13:06
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Labour′s ′crab-wise′ approach to closer EU ties must address damage of Brexit | Heather Stewart (The Guardian)
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The damage to the economy dwarfs the upsides from the various non-EU trade deals the UK has struck since 2016Rachel Reeves joined EU finance ministers for dinner in Washington last week, on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund spring meetings: the first time a chancellor had done so since Brexit.It was the latest symbolic step in Labour's marked shift towards prioritising closer EU relations. Continue reading......
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19.04.26 - 12:12
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Making a splash: demand for raw and ′brewed′ milk growing in UK (The Guardian)
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Farmers and delivery firms launch new options for those seeking alternative to traditionally pasteurised productRaw milk has long been popular, as well as controversial, in the US. While health authorities warn it can carry harmful bacteria, supporters argue it is more natural, and it has also become tied to anti-government and “natural living” movements.In the UK, it is now gaining popularity, particularly among younger consumers, farmers say, as a less processed option, with new products launching to meet demand. Continue reading......
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19.04.26 - 12:12
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Vodafone incentivised security staff to fine its own franchisees (The Guardian)
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Shopkeepers charged millions of pounds, including alleged £10,000 penalty for mistake that cost firm £7.08Vodafone incentivised its security staff to increase “clawbacks” levied on its own franchisees, as part of a programme that led to the telecoms group fining its own shopkeepers millions of pounds for seemingly small administrative errors.The policy – which included one alleged case of a £10,000 penalty for a franchisee whose mistake cost Vodafone £7.08 – involved setting “key performance indicators” (KPIs) for the telecoms group's internal employees to collect total annual fines of £1.5m from the small business people running the FTSE 100 company's high street stores. Continue reading......
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19.04.26 - 10:12
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More Britons opt to holiday in UK this summer amid uncertainty over flights (The Guardian)
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Holiday park firms say such bookings are on the rise because of impact of Iran war on aviationHoliday companies have predicted a surge in bookings for UK summer breaks after a jump in interest from Britons fearful of flight cancellations linked to the Iran war.Summer bookings are expected to rise in the coming weeks amid warnings of possible jet fuel shortages and resulting cancellations by airlines across Europe. Continue reading......
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19.04.26 - 09:36
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Why are some investors rushing to sell BP shares? (Fool)
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Some UK investors seem to be moving away from BP shares. But could the impact of the recent oil price volatility be greater than they realise?
The post Why are some investors rushing to sell BP shares? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK....
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19.04.26 - 09:24
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Here’s why Greggs shares might not be as cheap as they look (Fool)
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A 4.3% dividend yield makes Greggs' shares look attractive. But on closer inspection, the firm didn't make enough cash to cover this last year.
The post Here's why Greggs shares might not be as cheap as they look appeared first on The Motley Fool UK....
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19.04.26 - 09:12
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Carmakers scramble to plug £3bn shortfall for UK loan scandal payouts (The Guardian)
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Filings suggest manufacturers' lending arms have massively underestimated bill from FCA's £9.1bn redress schemeCarmakers are under pressure to drum up £3bn to cover payouts for motor finance scandal victims after failing to adequately prepare for a UK-wide compensation scheme that is due to begin this summer.Company filings show the lending arms of big vehicle manufacturers including Ford, BMW, Stellantis and Volkswagen may have massively underestimated the final costs of the financial regulator's £9.1bn redress scheme. Continue reading......
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19.04.26 - 08:06
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′London Marathon place for sale′: fraudsters chase after runners cash (The Guardian)
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As excitement mounts for the 2026 event on 26 April fraudsters are cashing in by trying to persuade disappointed hopefuls they can run after allYou didn't get a place for the London marathon on the ballot and had given up on the hope of taking part this year. But then someone in a discussion group on your running app posts that they are injured and are selling their place.After contacting them on WhatsApp, they say they can transfer the place once you pay £79 via bank transfer, and give your full name and email address. Continue reading......
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19.04.26 - 07:36
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Here’s what could send Greggs shares climbing again (Fool)
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Greggs shares are down after investor optimism was hit head-on by a dose of financial reality. The wheels could be set to turn again.
The post Here's what could send Greggs shares climbing again appeared first on The Motley Fool UK....
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