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Rolls-Royce Scales Back DEI Programmes Amid U.S. Political Pressure

Rolls-Royce has announced significant cuts to its internal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, citing compliance with recent U.S. legislation…

NatWest Profits Surge as Government Nears Full Exit from Post-Crisis Stake

NatWest Group has reported a sharp rise in quarterly profits, providing a timely boost for shareholders and taxpayers as the…

UK Regulator Considers Ban on Credit Card Crypto Purchases in Retail Crackdown

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering a ban on the use of credit cards to purchase cryptocurrencies, including…

Meta Warns of ‘Worse’ Experience for European Users After EU Ruling on Data Consent Model

Meta has warned that European users could face a “materially worse” experience on its platforms following a key ruling by…

US Economy Contracts in Early 2025 Amid Tariff-Driven Import Surge

The US economy shrank in the first quarter of 2025, posting its first contraction in three years as businesses rushed…

Private School Fees Leave £100k-Earning Families Worse Off Than Minimum Wage Households, Study Finds

Families earning £100,000 a year may now have less disposable income than those on minimum wage if they send two…