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Bank of England cuts interest rates for first time since March 2020 in knife-edge decision
By City AM
Interest rates have been cut for the first time in nearly two years in a knife-edge decision that saw Governor Andrew Bailey and four others vote to reduce borrowing costs.
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Leeds Building Society opening West Midlands branch
West Midlands
New site will launch in Solihull by the end of the year as the society enjoys record half-year performance
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Barclays announces £750m buyback as profits beat expectations
By City AM
The lender's investment bank and wealth management division were the star performers in the three months to June, with income rising ten per cent and seven per cent respectively
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Bupa reports a 45% surge in profits, driven by robust customer growth across global markets
By City AM
The company's total underlying profit for the first six months of the year was driven by the increase in revenues and returns across all its market units
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Develop North grows first half revenues as it sounds positive note on the economy
Company Results
Chairman John Newlands pointed to house price performance and a small rise in household disposable incomes
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Leeds Building Society books record lending and saving amid membership increase
Company Results
Boss Richard Fearon said the mutual is now well placed to invest for the future
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Family law firm Grant Stephens opens Swansea office and targets more growth in south west Wales
Professional Services
Waterfront office will be headed up by director Nia Thomas
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Tech revenues soar at HR software specialist Talos360 as LDC-backed business plans acquisitions and further growth
Tech
Warrington firm sees tech revenues rise 55% as overall sales rise 10%
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Oil prices and FTSE 100 surge after assassination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders in Middle East
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The FTSE 100 jumped over a hundred points on Wednesday morning, after the assassinations of two Hamas and Hezbollah leaders caused the index's energy and commodities constituents to surge
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Metro Bank anticipates profitability by year-end despite current losses, shares surge 22%
By City AM
The high street bank said it expects to return to profitability in the final quarter of this year, after swinging to a first-half loss
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Paragon Bank's robust performance surpasses expectations with strong buy-to-let and SME lending
By City AM
Paragon, based in Solihull in the West Midlands, is a provider of loans to professional landlords
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FCA extends motor finance scandal probe as Barclays takes legal action
By City AM
The FCA says it is extending its review into the motor finance market amid ongoing tensions between thousands of consumers and providers over commission arrangements
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Standard Chartered announces $1.5bn share buyback after strong Q2 performance
By City AM
The bank's profit has climbed ahead of expectations in the second quarter of the year, leading it to announce its largest ever share buyback programme
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St James's Place's asset surge and strategic cost cuts lead to share price rebound
By City AM
The wealth manager reported that net inflows totalled £1.9bn in the six months to the end of June, down substantially from £3.4bn the year before, but far exceeding estimates
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New HSBC funding round supports military firm's expansion plans
West Midlands
Ammo and Company will use the package to fulfil a new contract awarded to the company by the º£½ÇÊÓƵ government
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Another deal for Knights with Thursfields buyout
Legal
North West law continues expansion with £12.5m acquisition of West Midlands practice
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RMT Accountants & Business Advisors joins forces with Durham based Ribchesters
Deals
The combined RMT Ribchesters practice will include ten directors and a team more than 120 employees.
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Regulator criticises major º£½ÇÊÓƵ banks for failing to provide accurate customer information
By City AM
The CMA said HSBC, Lloyds, TSB and AIB all "failed to make available correct data on their products or services"
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People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Appointments
Companies announcing new roles include Armstrong Watson, Petards, Pragmatic Semiconductor, Deloitte, Bernicia and RWO
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NatWest acquires Metro Bank mortgage assets and reports robust H1 earnings
By City AM
Natwest said it performed ahead of expectations in the first half
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FTSE 100 edges up led by Unilever amid global tech sector turmoil
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The FTSE 100 was one of the few global markets to make any headway on Thursday after global equity markets were hit by a tech sell-off
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Tributes to ‘one of a kind’ Bermans founder Keith Berman, whose law firm saw success in º£½ÇÊÓƵ and USA
Law
Founder moved to New York in the 1980s and was renowned for his 'flamboyant' cape and bow ties
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Big name shareholders refused to bail out collapsed Tenet Group, documents show
Insolvency and Administration
Administrators handling the affairs of the service provider to financial advisors say creditors are likely to see dividends
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Judge approves plan to pay money and assets to WealthTek clients
Insolvency and Administration
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has estimated it will need to pay out about £22m to cover shortfalls in client money and assets
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