Financial Times Front Page 20th of September 2023

Crispin Odey, founder of Odey Asset Management, urged a woman he had groped to play down the incident in evidence handed to the financial regulator, according to the Financial Times. The paper says that the woman said she was assaulted while working at the hedge fund in 2005, and that Odey later confessed to the incident but said that, at the time, he had just come back from undergoing a dental procedure and was under heavy medication. The woman told the firm’s lawyers about the incident during an internal inquiry in 2021, the findings of which were later shared with the Financial Conduct Authority.

Financial Times Front Page 24th of December 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to face significant challenges in the new year as the UK’s economic growth stagnates, with business leaders expressing concerns about declining activity and potential impacts on the Labour party’s agenda.

Financial Times Front Page 23rd of December 2024

Nick Candy has pledged to help Reform UK disrupt the political landscape by supporting policies aimed at reducing the influence of established parties, with plans to introduce a law on fair donations and the backing of affluent supporters, positioning the party as a formidable force in upcoming elections.

Financial Times Front Page 21st of December 2024

Trump has proposed a new rule that would require NATO countries to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP, advocating for higher budgets and continued support for Kyiv while suggesting improved trade terms.

Financial Times Front Page 20th of December 2024

The Bank of England has opted to maintain the interest rate at 4.75%, amid concerns about persistent inflation and its impact on economic growth, as Chancellor properties focus on supporting stability despite the challenging forecast.