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World’s largest banks pledged $869bn to fossil fuel firms in 2024, new report finds
In 2024, leading global financial institutions substantially raised their monetary support to companies in the coal, oil, and gas sectors, increasing total investments by over $160...
Read Full Article →Letting banks loose is back on the agenda as UK politicians chase growth at any cost
UK policymakers increasingly prioritize expanding financial sector freedoms to stimulate economic growth, hoping that a more active banking industry will boost overall wealth despi...
Read Full Article →EU calls for lower price cap on Russian oil in move to tighten sanctions
Reducing the allowable sale price of Russian oil is intended to limit revenue streams to Russia, potentially weakening its financial capacity while reinforcing broader sanctions in...
Read Full Article →China bans banks from luring customers with popular Labubu dolls
China’s latest regulatory measures restricting promotional offers by banks aim to curb risky marketing tactics as financial institutions face shrinking profit margins due to decrea...
Read Full Article →About £1bn in car loan compensation at risk because data deleted, lawyers warn
Lawyers caution that routine data deletion by lenders could jeopardize compensation claims worth around £1 billion for consumers affected by previously inflated car loan costs.
Read Full Article →The Guardian view on billionaire Britain: tax wealth fairly or face democratic unravelling | Editori...
The growing concentration of wealth among Britain’s richest families highlights concerns about economic imbalance, as the financial gains of a few increasingly surpass those of a l...
Read Full Article →Cash Isas: ministers sound out City bosses on cutting £20,000 tax-free allowance
Reducing the current £20,000 exemption on tax-free savings could influence investment patterns and impact the performance of domestic equities, while eliciting mixed reactions from...
Read Full Article →Why studying economics is so important | Letters
Understanding economic principles is crucial for interpreting market behaviors and policy impacts, as financial decisions are often driven more by confidence and context than by is...
Read Full Article →UK ministers to meet bank bosses over lending to small businesses
Government officials plan to engage with major financial institutions to address challenges faced by smaller enterprises in obtaining necessary investment capital, aiming to stimul...
Read Full Article →UK banks put £75bn into firms building climate-wrecking ‘carbon bombs’, study finds
A recent study reveals that nine major banks in the City of London have invested over £75 billion in companies developing large fossil fuel projects that threaten global climate ta...
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