Holly Williams

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Williams

The Spanish-owned lender posted pre-tax profits of £101.3 million for the first quarter, up from £53.4 million a year ago. High street bank TSB has seen first-quarter profits nearly double thanks to cost-cutting and as mortgage lending surged amid a rush of house sales ahead of last month’s stamp duty deadline.

1 week ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Williams |Holly Williams

The job losses come on top of 350 roles that were cut by the oil and gas firm in 2023. From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Williams

More than 80% of investor votes cast at its annual general meeting on Thursday were made against the proposal from Palliser Capital. Shareholders in Rio Tinto have rebuffed calls from an activist investor for the global mining group to ditch its dual London listing and focus on Australia. More than 80% of investor votes cast at its annual general meeting on Thursday were made against the proposal from Palliser Capital, with just 19% made in favour.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Williams

Barclays also ditched the diversity targets at its US business earlier this monthHolly WilliamsBarclays bank has confirmed it will bar trans women from using women's restrooms, following recent guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The bank’s chief executive, C.S. Venkatakrishnan, stated the decision ensures compliance with the law following a Supreme Court ruling defining "woman" by biological sex.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Holly Williams

The UK banking giant increased provisions for loans expected to turn sour, largely driven by £74 million put by for ‘elevated US macroeconomic uncertainty’Holly WilliamsBarclays has posted a 19 per cent surge in pre-tax profits to £2.72 billion for the first quarter, but the bank is bracing for economic headwinds. Growing concerns over the US economy and escalating global trade tensions have led the banking giant to bolster its reserves for potential bad debts.