UK banks deserve a place in the sun

Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest rates

World - Financial Times - October 29

Rafael Barrett: neglected crusader for oppressed Paraguayans finally gets his place in the sun

Anarchist chronicler of ‘Paraguayan sorrow’ – once known only in radical Latin American circles – is finally being recognized in his adopted country and has now been translated into English. When ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

UK must rebuild post-Brexit relations with EU, says Bank of England boss

Governor Andrew Bailey delivers his strongest comments yet on the UK's departure from the EU.

The yawning investability gap between US banks and UK peers

British lenders face a competitive threat from Trump’s plans for regulatory bonfires

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

JPMorgan’s Chase UK bank launches first credit card

Digital-only bank makes first foray into lending after amassing more than £20bn in deposits

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Banks warn UK Treasury of risk of sector turmoil after car finance ruling

Lenders meet government officials and regulators over fallout from court judgment on ‘secret’ auto loan commissions

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike

The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point after inflation across the U.K. fell below its target rate of 2%

World - ABC News - November 7

Bank of England cuts main interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.75% after UK inflation falls

World - ABC News - November 7

‘The UK should know what their government is supporting’: the Israeli and Palestinian film-makers shining a light on West Bank violence

No Other Land has won its directors awards – but also forced them to leave their families facing the dangers depicted . The Palestinian and Israeli makers of an award-winning film about land ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

UK inflation surges above Bank of England's 2% target, curbing December rate cut expectations

The hike marks a sharp increase from the 1.7% rise recorded in September and exceeds the 2.2% forecast of economists polled by Reuters.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Shadow chancellor warns Reeves over EU ties after Bank chief says Brexit harming economy – UK politics live

Mel Stride said there must be no suggestion of the UK going back into the EU single market or customs union. In news that will disappoint those of you who enjoy a Liberal Democrat stunt, PA has ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

How I Discovered I Was Stolen at Birth

There could have been as many 50,000 babies trafficked out of Chile between the 1950s and the 1990s.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

'I deserve to be a mum just as much as anyone'

A North Hykeham woman wants the NHS to scrap policies denying treatment to people with stepchildren.

Salmond got respectful send-off he deserved - Alba chairwoman

Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh was in North Macedonia with the former first minister before his death earlier this month.

Joel Embiid Deserved His Suspension. But the N.B.A. Didn’t Fix the Problem.

The best way for the 76ers’ star player to get out of his funk is to be healthy and stay healthy, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

Idaho murders suspect "deserves to die," victim's mom says after hearing

Bryan Kohberger is accused of the Nov. 13, 2022, killings of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.

We're adding to our position in this stock that deserves more love from the market

The purchase will increase the stock's weighting to about 2% from 1.66%.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Why Taylor-Serrano deserves top billing over Tyson-Paul carnival

How the inclusion of Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano on the bill legitimises the carnival of Mike Tyson v Jake Paul in Texas

Book Review: Chris Myers looks back on his career in ’That Deserves a Wow'

There are few sports journalists working today with a resume as broad as Chris Myers, writes AP reviewer Rob Merrill about Myers’ memoir, “That Deserves a Wow.”

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

A stunning loss to Seahawks pushes 49ers and Kyle Shanahan into another uncomfortable coaching crossroads

There is no Steve Wilks to blame. There is no bye week to get things right. And now the focus is starting to shift to Shanahan’s offensive play-calling.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Book Review: Chris Myers looks back on his career in ’That Deserves a Wow'

There are few sports journalists working today with a resume as broad as Chris Myers, writes AP reviewer Rob Merrill about Myers’ memoir, “That Deserves a Wow.”

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

Who's to blame for Bruins' current mess? Sweeney deserves his share

Firing head coach Jim Montgomery was the right move, but it's time to start blaming Bruins GM Don Sweeney for the team's underperforming roster.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species

With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Suns vs Lakers Game Highlights

Los Angeles defeats Phoenix, 123-116. For Los Angeles, Anthony Davis led the way with 35 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks while aided by Austin Reaves (26 points (5 3PM), 4 rebounds, 8 ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

The Magnificent 7: place your bets

And the sustainability of US growth outperformance

World - Financial Times - October 29

Athanasiou Expected to Be Placed on Waivers by Blackhawks

Chicago is expected to be making a change up front and sending Athanasiou down to the AHL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Why rudeness has no place at work

Straight talkers take pride in honesty but can demotivate colleagues

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

One Direction bandmates arrive to mourn Liam Payne at star's funeral

One Direction star Liam Payne’s funeral was held Wednesday after he died falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires.

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Harris phone banks on Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris spent Election Day phone banking and thanking her staff at Democratic headquarters in Washington D.C. Nancy Cordes reports.

Here Comes the Sun: Will Ferrell, Harper Steele and more

Actor Will Ferrell and writer Harper Steele sit down with Tracy Smith to discuss their documentary "Will & Harper." Then, David Pogue learns about new methods being implemented to keep birds from ...

Lakers' unbeaten start to NBA season ended by Suns

Phoenix Suns duo Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combine to send Los Angeles Lakers tumbling to their first NBA defeat of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Here Comes the Sun: Demi Moore and more

Actor Demi Moore sits down with Tracy Smith to discuss her latest film "The Substance" and how she has felt pressure to conform to society's beauty standards. Then, Seth Doane travels to Matera, ...

Here Comes the Sun: Pearl Jam and more

Members of the rock band Pearl Jam sit down with Anthony Mason to discuss their latest album, “Dark Matter.” Then, Lee Cowan meets Doug Redenius, a James Bond film lover who has collected ...

Ex-employee sues Suns, cites multiple allegations

Andrea Trischan, a former Suns employee, seeks what the team said is $60 million in damages after filing a lawsuit against it, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Here Comes the Sun: Kathy Bates and more

Actor Kathy Bates sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss her latest role in the CBS drama "Matlock." Then, Lee Cowan meets Jacob Rock, a 20-year-old nonverbal man with autism who composed a ...

Ishbia expects Suns to give KD extension in '25

Phoenix owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN's Shams Charania this week that he fully expects the Suns to sign star Kevin Durant, 36, to a contract extension next offseason, and that he wants the 14-time ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

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