Six big US banks quit net zero alliance before Trump inauguration
Exodus from target-setting group is attempt to head off ‘anti-woke’ attacks from rightwing politicians, say analysts
Barclays suggested ‘mystery shoppers’ could pretend to be blind or deaf
Bank faces criticism over adverts saying people testing its services could ‘fabricate’ conditions for £45 per visit
Former bosses of HSBC and Rolls-Royce knighted in new year honours
Noel Quinn and Warren East, as well as Chanel chief Leena Nair among business figures to be honoured
The Guardian view on City deregulation: it would be a dangerous step backward
Editorial: Relaxing financial rules risks undermining stability, ignoring post-crash lessons and prioritising short-term gains over the long-term health of the economy
‘Shockingly lax’: how soaring British bank Starling had its wings clipped
Launched as a challenger to traditional lenders, it profited from offering state-backed loans during Covid. But then the regulator came calling
City regulators to start oversight of tech firms that provide ‘critical’ services to UK
New powers come amid concerns that cyber-attacks and outages could put the country’s financial stability at risk
Murdoch, Musk, water firms … Here are the ‘winners’ in another torrid year for business
As 2025 dawns, we look back at the star players over the last 12 months of economic drama, mishap and scandal
New year finances: a month-by-month UK guide to sorting out your money
A checklist of vital tasks throughout the year, from filing your tax return to making the most of your holiday cash
UK banks’ trust account exodus cuts lifeline for disabled people, says charity
Customers face ‘severe consequences’ as banks and building societies close accounts typically set up to help vulnerable people
Lloyds advert banned for making false environmental claims
Watchdog ruled social media post failed to provide balanced information over bank’s ongoing financing of polluting industries
Economists and policy experts warn Reeves against City deregulation
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz among 50 signatories of statement that points to risks to Labour’s wider aims
Supreme court grants permission for appeal against UK car finance ruling
Two lenders can challenge October decision that undisclosed commission paid to car dealers is unlawful
Claims management companies circle after UK court ruling on mis-sold car finance
Specialist law firms and CMCs could be in line for massive payday with their cuts from consumer compensation
Sir Kit McMahon obituary
Deputy governor of the Bank of England who helped to rescue the Midland Bank from collapse in the late 1980s
Japan’s Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customer
Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly clients