Britain Financial News

London, UK 12/01/2023

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed that it has decided to set up a high-level probe committee to look into the security concerns shared by the US regarding the criminal nexus and the attempt to murder Pannun. While speaking to reporters who were travelling with him in Tel Aviv, Israel, Blinken said, "The government announced today that it was conducting an investigation, and that’s good and appropriate, and we look forward to seeing the results." The Secretary of State was responding to a question on the appearance of an unnamed Indian official in an indictment filed by federal US prosecutors in a Manhattan court on Wednesday along with an Indian national, which the Department of Justice alleges hired someone in the US to assassinate Pannun, a vocal critic of India and espousing the cause of separate Khalistan.

By Martin Coulter

The author of a new book about the British Royal Family has been scrutinized after a Dutch translation of the bombshell publication named two members of the family who allegedly raised concerns about the skin colour of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s unborn son, Archie.

British ex-Treasury chief Alistair Darling has died at age 70

Stardew Valley, the popular game, is hitting the road with its first-ever concert tour, "Festival of Seasons," organized by ConcernedApe. With an initial 14 shows in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Southeast Asia, the tour expanded to 36 cities across 12 countries. The concert promises an intimate experience with fresh arrangements of the game's beloved soundtrack. Fans eagerly anticipating the tour can now find details on dates, cities, and ticket sales.

This incident, occurring earlier this month at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, involved the person confronting up to three attendees after discovering they were Jewish. The Grierson Trust, the organization behind the awards, has decided to ban the individual responsible, who remains unnamed, from attending the awards and other trust-organized events for the next decade. A spokesman for the Grierson Trust said after looking into the allegations of anti-Jewish racism and antisocial conduct by an individual at the post-ceremony reception of this year's British Documentary Awards, The Grierson Trust has decided to enforce a 10-year ban on the said individual from participating in the awards and any events organized by the trust. Insisting that the Grierson Trust is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and diversity in the documentary field and to offering a secure environment for all attendees of its events and initiatives, the spokesperson said the Grierson Trust has a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of racism. The incident happened a little more than a month after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, on November 9 which has reportedly increased the number of antisemitic and islamophobic incidents in the United Kingdom. Notably, a London march against antisemitism, attended by approximately 100,000 people, including prominent figures from the entertainment world and Boris and Carrie Johnson, took place over the weekend. Previously, The Grierson Trust had swiftly condemned the antisemitic incident, expressing deep concern about the rise in divisive and hateful behaviors.

Real Madrid will meet Granada CF on Saturday in a Spanish La Liga match. They are at the top of the table with 35 points, while Grenada are ranked 19th with just 7 points. Madrid's Jude Bellingham is at the top of his performance with 11 goals. In their previous match, Real Madrid thrashed Cadiz CF 3-0 as Rodrygo scored two goals. On the other hand, Granada lost to Deportivo Alaves 3-1 in its most recent match on November 24. Myrto Uzuni scored their only goal.

Alistair Darling (pictured) during a speech at the Investment Week Funds To Watch event in November 2022.

Investment platform, Robinhood, has plans to launch in the U.K. as early as the start of 2024, according to CEO Vlad Tenev.

By Sinead Cruise

ProfileTree, now extending their reach to India. This expansion is a testament to the global demand for innovative and effective web design solutions known for their creative flair and technical excellence. In a significant expansion of digital services, ProfileTree now offers specialized web design and digital marketing solutions to Indian businesses and entrepreneurs, specifically designed to target markets in the UK and Ireland.

Alistair Darling, the distinguished figure in the Labour Party, confirmed his demise at the age of 70. His brief hospital stay concluded with his passing, leaving a notable legacy in British politics. A household name since 2007, when then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown entrusted him with the Treasury, Darling steered the department through the complexities of the global banking crisis.

By Kate Abnett, Maha El Dahan and Valerie Volcovici

Love Supreme Jazz Festival' — Europe's largest outdoor jazz festival — is set to return to Glynde Place in East Sussex next summer with a typically world-class lineup of stars from the jazz, soul, funk, and R&B spectrum. The Early Bird Tickets start at £68 and are available now on www.lovesupremefestival.com.

Tom Carroll (pictured), took over as CEO of Rathbones' funds business from Mike Webb, who is set to retire at the end of this year after 14 years in the position.

Mike Kerley (pictured), portfolio manager at Janus Henderson

Kristian Cook (pictured) joined Liontrust in March 2019 as a single strategy sales manager in London.

Joe Bauernfreund (pictured), AVI’s chief executive officer and chief investment officer, will manage the new UCITS funds, supported by the firm’s research team.

Access to the Robinhood app will be given on a rolling basis for the time being, reaching full availability in early 2024.