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BRUSSELS (Reuters) — Further consolidation of Europe's airlines was necessary to keep the industry competitive, the CEOs of British Airways owner IAG and Ryanair said on Wednesday, as the EU weighs a new deal.

The figures published today (20 March) beat expectations, which had forecast a reading of 3.5% for the month. Economists flag potential historic divergence between BoE and OBR growth forecasts The fall in inflation was a result of prices rising by 0.6% in February, the ONS said, compared with a 1.1% increase a year prior. Between January and February, prices rose by 0.2%, a significant drop from 2.1% a year ago. Food, restaurants and cafes made the biggest detractions to CPI, while housing and housing services and motor fuels made the biggest upward contributions to the figure. ...

‘Rumours and lies’: The man who saw Kate Middleton with his 'own eyes' opens up Agan told the Metro that she was not in the video but was occupied with a "teaching job" elsewhere. About Kate's absence, Agan said the drama on social media needs to stop.

inflation rate fell more than expected in February, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling speculation that the Bank of England will cut interest rates this year. Inflation reached 3.4 percent last month — the lowest level since September 2021 — after hitting 4.0 percent in January, according to the Office for National Statistics.

LONDON (Reuters) -British inflation cooled in February by slightly more than economists and the Bank of England expected, according to data on Wednesday that could give the central bank more confidence that it can cut interest rate cuts in the coming months.

JSW Group and Chinese car manufacturer SAIC Motor-owned MG Motor India today unveiled the Cyberster, an all-electric convertible roadster, in India. This vehicle, touted as the world’s first fully-electric super gaming car, is powered by dual motor. The company said that the Cyberster can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds. Commenting on the launch, Sajjan Jindal, Chairman of JSW Group said that they want to launch one electric vehicle every 3-4 months. «The idea is to create a Maruti moment,» Jindal said. MG Motor, a British brand owned by SAIC Motor, entered into a joint venture with the JSW Group. Jindal’s JSW Group hold 35 per cent of the company’s India operations. MG Motor today displayed three new EVs — MG 4 EV Hatchback, alongside MG 5 and MG Cyberster.

LONDON (Reuters) — Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to financial advisors to demand reviews on how they provide retirement income advice, following an assessment of good practice in the industry in line with its Consumer Duty rules.

SEBI) on March 19 proposed the inclusion of audio-visual (AV) representations in companies' offer documents for public issues. This move aims to facilitate investors in better comprehending the essential aspects of an offer, as per a PTI report. Stakeholders are invited to share their views with the capital markets regulator on the proposal until April 9.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom has announced its intention to introduce a market abuse regime for cryptocurrencies within the current year,  as outlined in its business strategy released on Tuesday .

Hong Kong’s lawmakers unanimously passed a new national security law that grants the government more power to quash dissent in the southern Chinese city

Hong Kong has passed a new national security law that could redefine the liberties of its citizens, and its role on the world stage

Sebi) has proposed that IPO bound companies should disclose details about the proposed issue, including the risks factors in an audiovisual presentation of not more than eight minute duration. The lead manager to the public issue should create the audiovisual in a bilingual version, English and Hindi. The total duration of the audiovisual would have to be equitably distributed among the material disclosures made under various sections of the public issue offer document such as risk factors, capital structure, objects of the offer, business of the issuer, financial information, litigations and material developments.

India is at the top of the chart for global investors, said HSBC India CEO Hitendra Dave. The absence of global banks in Indian retail lending and the soaring wealth effect of the Indian middle class have provided a springboard for HSBC India to become the vital lever of growth for the British bank, Dave said in an interview with Bhaskar Dutta and MC Govardhana Rangan. Edited excerpts: Among global banks, with Citi exiting retail, you are alone in the competitive retail space. What is it that you are seeing that others don't? My sense is that there is place for only one international bank to have the ambitions and market-share aspirations of a local bank while continuing to operate as an international bank — be it governance, structure, product, technology, and servicing. What distinguishes us is just the totality of all these things — the aspirations of a local, private bank but operations like an international bank. It is very important to have the emotional connection of a domestic bank. I can't judge myself, but I think we are that international bank. When you talk to large customers, if you ask them which is that one international bank which is ticking these boxes? I hope most people will say HSBC.

2024’s growth forecast for India due to stronger than expected momentum at the start of the year. An improving global economic environment and an expected gradual easing of domestic financial conditions will support economic activity," the news platform Economic Times quoted S&P Global Market Intelligence economist as saying. The revised forecast comes days after Moody raised India's growth forecast to 8% from 6.6% in FY24 on the backs of strong domestic consumption and high expenditure from the government.

Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Ajit Pawar faction of NCP to issue a public declaration that the use of «clock» symbol by it for campaigning in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections is «sub-judice and subject to the outcome» of the challenge by the Sharad Pawar faction to the decision of Election Commission of India. ECI had recognised the Ajit faction as the real NCP. Aggrieved by ECI's decision, the Sharad faction had moved the apex court. A bench headed by justice Surya Kant directed the Ajit faction to issue a public notice in newspapers in English, Marathi and Hindi editions. The bench has ordered that such a declaration should accompany all advertisements to be issued by NCP. «Such declaration shall be incorporated in every template, advertisement, audio or video clip issued» on behalf of NCP, the court ordered. The Supreme Court bench also ordered that a «man blowing Turah (trumpet)» symbol shall not be allotted to any other political party, independent candidate and the same shall not be used in any manner by the Ajit faction. ECI and the Maharashtra State Election Commission have been directed to take necessary actions in this regard.

James Bond, British tabloid The Sun has set the internet ablaze with rumors of Aaron Taylor-Johnson stepping into the iconic role. The Kick-Ass star reportedly stands on the brink of signing a deal to embody cinema's legendary secret agent.

King Charles III. Social media was also rife with claims about Kate Middleton as she had undergone surgery recently and conspiracy theorists claim that the public is being kept in the dark about a death or mishap in the Royal Family. Kate Middleton is the Princess of Wales, married to the Prince of Wales, William, the heir apparent to the Royal throne. Aged 42, Kate grew up in Bucklebury, Berkshire, and married William in a grand Royal wedding. She underwent surgery for an 'abdominal surgery', based on an update from Kensington Palace officials.

(Reuters) — JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) has created a new sports-focused investment banking team as the Wall Street bank seeks to tap an increasingly lucrative industry, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for the firm confirmed his departure, adding that he will continue to have a «business relationship» with Ninety One. However, it is unclear what his next endeavour will be. «We thank him for his contribution to the firm and look forward to our continued partnership,» the spokesperson added. Ninety One addresses shareholder dissidents from AGM Aird joined the company – then Investec Asset Management – in 2000 as managing director for the UK, where he was responsible for the retail and institutional business, and was also a director of Investec Fund Managers. He wa...

He joined the firm in 2021 and in his previous role he was responsible for enhancing the firm's existing UK adviser partnerships and developing its international intermediary proposition in Jersey and the Republic of Ireland. Schroders Capital appoints global sales chief from ICG Kloss previously worked as head of Southeast Asia at Quilter International for over four years. He also held several senior roles at HSBC, including senior intermediary sales manager. In his new role, he will report to head of intermediaries Antony Champion. Lucie Gordon was his predecessor, who has now...

Prince William and Kate Middleton walked at a farm market in Windsor. The couple can be seen smiling at each other and engrossed in a deep conversation.