Britain’s Co-operative Bank, which prides itself on ethical investments, has been plunged deeper into crisis after its former chairman was filmed allegedly seeking to buy drugs. Former Co-op bank chairman Paul Flowers — a church minister —… Read More ›
Treasury Select Committee
Bank of England mulls negative interest rates
Deputy Governor floats plan that could mean new charges for customers Ben Chu Tuesday, 26 February 2013 People across Britain could see their savings hit or face new charges on their current accounts after a senior official at the Bank… Read More ›
London Mayor Boris Johnson admits paying cash ‘a lot’ after minister says families who settle bills cash-in-hand are as bad as tax avoiders
Tory minister David Gauke said he disapproves of the practice He said non-taxed house services such as plumbing, cleaning and gardening is ‘a large part of the hidden economy’ Labour MP John Mann, accused the Treasury of operating ‘double standards’… Read More ›