Columnist says Anglo–Teck deal shows short-termism and exposes UK policy gaps
Business & Markets • a year ago
Alex Brummer argues concessions in the £40bn transaction and weak Whitehall oversight signal risks for Britain’s corporate assets
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Commentator Says Anglo–Teck Deal Shows Short-Termism as Carney Pressed for Canadian HQ
Business & Markets • a year ago
Daily Mail columnist Alex Brummer criticises Anglo American’s concessions in merger with Teck Resources and warns of longer-term risks to the UK corporate base
Savings platforms widen access to tax-free cash ISAs as savers hunt top rates
Business & Markets • a year ago
Hargreaves Lansdown, Flagstone and Raisin add cash ISAs to reduce paperwork for savers seeking higher returns
Bargain-filled Laughlin draws visitors as Las Vegas tourism softens
Business & Markets • a year ago
Laughlin markets lower prices and restored perks while Las Vegas posts year-to-date declines, LVCVA data show
Chancellor faces pressure to curb tax-free pension lump sums as Budget seeks to plug £50bn shortfall
Business & Markets • a year ago
Ministers and analysts say cutting the 25% tax-free pension allowance or capping lump sums could raise billions, but experts warn of legal protections, fairness issues and risks for savers
Woman’s £9,900 State‑pension Top‑up Stalls for 18 Months as DWP and HMRC Pass the Case Between Them
Business & Markets • a year ago
Julie Stewart paid to buy missing National Insurance years but delays left her out of pocket and waiting until a newspaper intervention prompted payment
Report: Mark Carney urged Anglo American to move HQ to Canada to secure £40bn Teck merger backing
Business & Markets • a year ago
Globe and Mail report says former Bank of England governor told FTSE 100 miner to relocate as part of conditions around the Anglo–Teck tie-up; Anglo and Teck have said the combined group would be based in Vancouver while retaining a Lond…
Developer releases buyer from delayed new‑build after intervention; mother reimbursed but not fully refunded
Business & Markets • a year ago
Two buyers who reserved flats with Ambassador Homes after a family stroke were left waiting as completion dates slipped; intervention led to deposit refund for one and partial refund for the other
Nearly 400,000 UK retail jobs lost over decade as industry warns of further tax pressure
Business & Markets • a year ago
ONS figures show retail workforce at record low of 2.78 million in June; trade bodies say last year’s Budget measures and looming cost rises threaten more job cuts